Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health  •  $14 - $18/hr  •  Georgia (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Company Description

Fairview Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive small animal practice in Ellenwood, Georgia, just south of Atlanta. Our hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care, including preventative care, internal medicine, surgery, laser therapy, in-house diagnostics, high-speed dentistry, digital full-body and dental radiology, ultrasonography, and vacation boarding.

We’re looking for an experienced veterinary assistant who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in providing compassionate patient care. This is a great opportunity for a veterinary assistant who wants to continue building clinical skills while working alongside an experienced veterinary team.

Visit out website at Fairview Animal Hospital and check out our Hospital Profile!

Job Description

As a veterinary assistant, you’ll support our doctors and hospital team throughout the patient-care process. Your day may include:

  • Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats
  • Assisting with patient intake and triage
  • Obtaining and documenting medical histories
  • Collecting and processing laboratory samples
  • Assisting with diagnostic imaging and radiographs
  • Providing nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability
  • Administering medications as directed
  • Preparing patients for surgery and assisting during procedures
  • Supporting anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
  • Communicating treatment plans and recommendations clearly with clients
  • Keeping treatment and patient-care areas clean, organized, and ready for the next patient

A successful veterinary assistant is comfortable multitasking, communicating with both clients and coworkers, and stepping in wherever help is needed. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of cases and gain experience across multiple areas of veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

We’re seeking a veterinary assistant with at least one year of veterinary experience preferred. Experience with animal restraint, sample collection, medical histories, laboratory testing, radiographs, surgical assistance, or anesthesia monitoring is a plus.

We’re especially interested in a veterinary assistant who is:

  • Compassionate, calm, and patient-focused
  • A dependable team player and strong communicator
  • Comfortable working in a busy veterinary hospital
  • Confident with safe and appropriate pet restraint
  • Able to multitask and prioritize effectively
  • A self-starter who takes initiative
  • Eager to continue developing veterinary knowledge and skills

Whether you’re an experienced veterinary assistant looking to strengthen your current skillset or hoping to take the next step in your veterinary career, Fairview Animal Hospital provides opportunities for hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $14 to $18 per hour

Schedule: Full-time| Monday-Friday, closed weekends

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
  • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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Alliance Animal Health

About Alliance Animal Health

At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community.

When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.​

Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way.

Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.

Industry
Veterinary & Animal Care
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Rye Brook, New York
Year Founded
2016
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