Health Insurance, vacation and sick days available; flexible schedules; Pet Benefits available; Off all major Holidays and Weekends; Bonuses available annually
Preferred Education:
High School
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Internal Number: VettechAsst1
South Fulton Pet Care is looking for an exceptional Veterinary technicians or assistant for our small animal practice. Veterinary Assistants/Technicians are essential for their direct roles in assisting the veterinarian for the care of our pet patients. It is our duty to ensure that from the time parents drop their pets off with us, they are cared for and treated as if they were our own. Maintaining that trust from our pet parents ensures that we are able to effectively assist in maintaining happy, healthy babies!
Veterinary Nursing Duties and Responsibilities:
Greet clients and obtain current contact information and pet medical histories.
Bring animals back to the exam room and perform an initial evaluation of their health.
Provide assistance to the veterinarian during examinations, surgeries, and other procedures.
Review and explain treatment estimates with clients.
Handle basic care duties, such as cleaning and dressing wounds, administering medication, collecting samples, and checking vitals.
Assist with diagnostic imaging and lab work, including blood tests, x-rays, running fecal samples and ear swabs
Provide food and water to animals retained more than a day and observe any unusual health issues– only if left overnight after daily care. (NO BOARDING)
Sterilize tools and restock examination, operating rooms, and treatment areas
Inform and educate families about at-home care for their pets
Update patient files and handle other administrative duties as necessary
Maintain cleanliness of all exam rooms, sx suites, radiology and treatment areas At the end of the day, walk the clinic and ensure that ALL doors (front and back doors are locked)
**This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned. There may be additional responsibilities assigned as necessary.**
Located in Fairburn the veterinarian at South Fulton Pet Care is committed to your pet's health. Fairburn based South Fulton Pet Care excels in the science of Veterinary medicine and was founded in 2008. Since then Dr. Regina Hyde-Nance and our staff have excelled in compassionate veterinary care in the Fairburn area.South Fulton Pet Care is a full-service animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets. We provide friendly, informative, and supportive services for you and your pet, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees.South Fulton Pet Care offers the emergency veterinary services as well as medical, surgical, dental veterinary care and grooming services. With an in-house pharmacy, laboratory services and access to specialists, our facility offers a one stop for your pet's health and medical care.