Veterinary Assistant
United Veterinary Care, Atlanta, GA, United States
Veterinary Assistant
Peachtree Hills is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician or Assistant. We aren't your average Veterinary Hospital, we aim to create a real community within our clinic — among staff, clients, and patients. We want someone who cares not just about animals but about their owners, too.
Description
We are a 13‑doctor practice located in Buckhead providing preventative, urgent, and emergency care. At Peachtree Hills, we strive to create a mixture of hard work, fun, teamwork, and a quality of life.
Responsibilities
Restraint – restrain patients for exams, obtaining samples, ultrasound, radiology, etc.
Obtain samples – blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory tests
Laboratory procedures – in‑house blood chemistry and hematology, complete urinalysis, cytology of skin and ears, snap tests, as well as processing and submitting samples to an outside lab
Patient care – hospitalized and critically ill patients: monitoring vital signs, administering medications and/or fluids, etc.
Set up and perform radiographs
Client education – nutrition, pet care, vaccine protocols, preventatives, etc.
Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits
Advocate for patients
Assist with setting up patient procedures, and surgical instrument and equipment care.
Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical records
Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
Constantly advance your knowledge base and skill set
Schedule
Three to Four – 10‑hour shifts; Monday – Friday
A consistent schedule with a dedicated day off during the week
No boarding or grooming
Requirements
Experience in the veterinary field
Passion for helping pets and their owners
Benefits
Short Term Disability paid for by employer
Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
Kaiser/UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
Long Term Disability option
Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
Paid time off - inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
Referral Bonus Program
DailyPay on Demand
Paid employee parking
About Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital
Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital provides the finest veterinary care in a loving and relaxed environment. We offer high‑end medical services of a specialty hospital including ultrasound, diagnostics, and surgery, but in a smaller and more intimate setting where everyone knows your name. We have 13 doctors on staff, offering specialized and urgent care. We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, supporting the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
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Peachtree Hills is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician or Assistant. We aren't your average Veterinary Hospital, we aim to create a real community within our clinic — among staff, clients, and patients. We want someone who cares not just about animals but about their owners, too.
Description
We are a 13‑doctor practice located in Buckhead providing preventative, urgent, and emergency care. At Peachtree Hills, we strive to create a mixture of hard work, fun, teamwork, and a quality of life.
Responsibilities
Restraint – restrain patients for exams, obtaining samples, ultrasound, radiology, etc.
Obtain samples – blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory tests
Laboratory procedures – in‑house blood chemistry and hematology, complete urinalysis, cytology of skin and ears, snap tests, as well as processing and submitting samples to an outside lab
Patient care – hospitalized and critically ill patients: monitoring vital signs, administering medications and/or fluids, etc.
Set up and perform radiographs
Client education – nutrition, pet care, vaccine protocols, preventatives, etc.
Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits
Advocate for patients
Assist with setting up patient procedures, and surgical instrument and equipment care.
Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical records
Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
Constantly advance your knowledge base and skill set
Schedule
Three to Four – 10‑hour shifts; Monday – Friday
A consistent schedule with a dedicated day off during the week
No boarding or grooming
Requirements
Experience in the veterinary field
Passion for helping pets and their owners
Benefits
Short Term Disability paid for by employer
Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
Kaiser/UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
Long Term Disability option
Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
Paid time off - inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
Referral Bonus Program
DailyPay on Demand
Paid employee parking
About Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital
Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital provides the finest veterinary care in a loving and relaxed environment. We offer high‑end medical services of a specialty hospital including ultrasound, diagnostics, and surgery, but in a smaller and more intimate setting where everyone knows your name. We have 13 doctors on staff, offering specialized and urgent care. We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, supporting the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
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