Veterinary Assistant

Job Overview

Island Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, progressive 4-doctor companion animal general practice in Savannah, GA on Wilmington Island. We’ve been serving the community for over 40 years, with a loyal client base and experienced staff. Our goal is to create and maintain meaningful relationships with clients and patients to provide the best care for each individual, while maintaining a community feel and using advanced diagnostics and education to uphold high standards of care.

We offer a wide range of services to provide comprehensive care, including Wellness Services, Preventative Care, Walk-In Urgent or Sick Care, General Surgery, Digital Full-Body Imaging, Ultrasound, In-House Idexx Laboratory (Procyte, Catalyst, Coag dx, U/A analyzer, Sedivue, Snap-Pro, ECG), In-House Pharmacy, Cold Therapy Laser, Electrocautery, Medical Boarding, and more. We have 3 exam rooms and separate dog and cat lobbies. Cornerstone practice management software with 10 workstations supports fast and efficient medical record keeping.

For more information about us, please note: this description is provided for job applications and is not a clickable link.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Pet restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Administration of medications and effective communication of treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
• Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises; may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.
• Opportunities for training and continuing development through virtual and hands-on programs.

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker, and strong communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance knowledge and skills.

Pay range: $16.50/hr

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k and 401K matching)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for all employees
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM partnerships through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions
• Additional Benefits May Be Available (e.g., Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses)
• Note:
  
  Hiring eligibility may depend on authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check

Note – some benefits may vary slightly for full-time vs part-time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement and other job details, please contact the organization directly. This description does not include a direct link in this refined version.