Veterinary Assistant
5 days ago
Clairmont Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, full-service veterinary clinic dedicated to the treatment of cats and dogs. We are open seven days a week for general, advanced, and emergency veterinary treatment, and we also offer pet boarding.
Since 1990, our veterinarians and staff have been serving the pets of Decatur, Atlanta, and the surrounding area from our same location, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to provide the best in veterinary care and the latest in medical technology for dogs and cats.
Role Summary
We are currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians and Credentialed Veterinary Technicians in the care of animals, the hospital, and all medical equipment and machinery. Assistants will help maintain a clean, efficient, and healthy environment for animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. The Veterinary Assistant is a crucial part of the medical team and is responsible for advocating for the patient as well as education of the clients.
Role Responsibilities/Qualifications
Responsibilities
- Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
- Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
- Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient's condition to DVM
- Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
- Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
- High quality client communication on patient updates and questions
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED certificate
- Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
- Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
- Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Your Benefits
- Pay range of $ /hour, based on experience
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Short Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- A large network of over 10,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
- Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people
Vet Tech Pathways
We believe in supporting your journey to becoming a Credentialed Veterinary Technician. For eligible teammates, we cover the costs for you to earn your credentials, opening up numerous career opportunities. Whether you're interested in deepening your clinical skills, exploring a specialty, or advancing into leadership, our program empowers you to shape your path. With a range of learning and development resources, you can focus on what excites you most, knowing that we've got your back every step of the way. Your future is in your hands, and we're here to help you achieve it. At SVP, your path is yours to create.
About Mission Pet Health
Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That's Mission Pet Health in a nutshell
We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates.
Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for.
So, what's in it for you at Mission?
- Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development
- Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry
- A culture where YOUR well-being comes first
We're on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we'd love for YOU to be a part of it
Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we've earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company's third consecutive Top 25 ranking.
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