Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Dogwood Veterinary Hospital and Laser Center is looking for aFull-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our Urgent Care Team!

Dogwood Veterinary Hospital provides treatment and preventive health care with the same dignity, compassion, and courtesy for our clients’ pets as we would for our own pets. Our goal is to enhance and prolong our patients’ quality of life while educating clients on all aspects of their pet’s health—both physical and emotional.

Established in 1977, our hospital has grown from a single-vehicle ambulatory practice to a trusted, full-service veterinary facility known for exceptional care in Coweta County. We have proudly maintained our AAHA accreditation since 1991.

We’re looking for a dependable, compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated Urgent Care team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about patient care, teamwork, and client communication.

Location:24 Hospital RoadNewnan, Georgia 30263

Compensation:Starting at $19 per hour, $3 shift differential for Urgent Care shifts

Schedule:Urgent Care hours are 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.This position typically includes one additional shift during the week.You’ll have one weekend off per month, with three weekdays scheduled that week.

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff

• 401k retirement plan with company match (for staff over 21)

• Paid time off and paid major holidays

• Annual uniform allowance

• Employee discounts on veterinary care and pet products

• Life insurance and additional benefits

• Educational discounts for team members pursuing Licensed Technician credentials (eligibility requirements apply)

Job Summary:The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical team in the care and treatment of patients in accordance with Mission Vet Urgent Care (MVUC) hospital policies and procedures. This position is essential to maintaining a high level of care and efficiency in a dynamic urgent care setting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, team-driven, and ready to deliver compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of Mission Veterinary Partners and Mission Vet Urgent Care.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.

Additional Functions:

• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.
• Must be comfortable working evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of veterinary experience, with ER or high volume experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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