Veterinary Assistant

Full-time Veterinary Assistant Position at Midland Animal Hospital, Midland Georgia

• Great pay and benefits, drama-free work environment, where your work matters and is appreciated

• Work in a new, state-of-the-art facility serving a rapidly growing clientele.

• Join an experienced team where you will apply all the skills you learned

Our Veterinary Assistants play a critical role in the continued success of this practice collaborating closely with our Veterinarian Technicians and veterinarians overseeing care of our patients from clinic visits, surgeries, and emergencies. Midland Animal Hospital is a general practice hospital and privately owned.

The dedicated team, led by Drs. Tatum, Spence, and Lewis are passionate about providing the best possible care for pets and their owners in the Midland, Columbus, Phenix City and surrounding areas. Pet health, wellness and quality of life are our focal point the moment you walk through our doors. Our patient/client-centered exams rooms, modern surgical suite and in-house laboratory testing provide exceptional care for all stages of a pet’s life journey.

Ansley Skinner joined the Midland Animal Hospital team in 2018. “Working with this talented and dedicated team is a rewarding experience. Each day is a new learning opportunity in this fascinating field of veterinary medicine. The variety of procedures we perform to maintain the health and quality of life of our patients means every day is different as we strive to meet the needs of both our clients and their pets.”

Essential Skills

• Assist Technicians and Veterinarians with patients in rooms using proper restraint.

• Perform diagnostics and simple procedures (radiographs, laser therapy, cytology, dental prophylaxis, venipuncture and fecal samples)

• Prepare, monitor and recover surgical patients.

• Ensure proper care of hospitalized and boarded patients.

• Clean and sanitize areas as needed throughout the day and each evening at closing.

• Discuss discharge instructions with owners.

• Perform bathing and grooming.

• Restock rooms and treatment areas.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual eager to build a career in animal health care. We need a team player, someone calm under pressure, with a strong work ethic, an ability to multitask and a love for animals.

• Competitive starting salary from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour with opportunities for growth and continued learning • Comprehensive benefits package: Health insurance, 401(k) retirement plan (with employer contribution), paid time off, employee discounts on all your pet needs.