We have a full time, immediate opening for a Veterinary Technician/Assistant. A candidate should be highly motivated and a self-starter. Responsibilities will include the care and treatment of our patients in our hospital. This position also includes assisting our Veterinarians and educating clients. Primary responsibilities of our Veterinary Technician/Assistant would be: outpatient care, inpatient care, and our boarding facilities. Secondary responsibilities would include maintaining records, collecting samples from patients, running in-house diagnostics, preparing shipment of samples for outsourced laboratory work, taking and developing x-rays, Laser Treatment, assisting with Ultrasound Diagnostics, pre-surgical prepping, post-surgical recovery, and Prioritizing and Coordinating patients. Benefits include: Hourly pay based on experience, Vacation Time, Holiday Pay, Sick Time, 401k + matching, scrub allowance, and discounted Veterinary work for your personal animals. (Some benefits to commence after accrued tenure) Please send resume with cover letter & references to: jahsmb@windstream.net and put TECHNICIAN/ASSISTANT in the subject line. If you are in the area, you may apply in person.
• Prior experience in the Veterinary field would be a plus • Be able to handle multiple, unrelated tasks simultaneously • Must be able to work independently and get along well with others • Must be able to properly restrain animals • Must be able to speak, write, and read in English • Must have basic computer literacy skills • Must be able to write legibly • Must be able to lift 50 pounds • Maintain a Professional appearance (Scrubs) • Must be able to work 40 hours a week, which could include Saturday mornings, weekends, or Holidays
Jefferson Animal Hospital has serviced Jefferson, GA and the surrounding area for over 30 years. We have a state of the art facility with 4 exam rooms, a large, open waiting area, a treatment room with observation cages, in-house pharmacy and laboratory, glass enclosed surgery suite, a bathing and grooming room, and separate feline, canine, and isolation boarding facilities.