Veterinary Assistant - Blairsville Animal Hospital

Blairsville Animal Hospital is located in Blairsville, GA in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. If you love the mountains, hiking, or any outdoor activity this is the place for you! You can enjoy some of Georgia’s most beautiful landmarks, like Brasstown Bald, over 80 miles of the Appalachian Trail - including the only portion that passes through a man-made structure, and Vogel State Park, one of Georgia’s oldest state parks with a 20 acre lake and swimming beach. Blairsville is home to Lake Nottley, boasting 106 miles of shoreline, and Helton Falls. Additionally, the hospital is less than 2 hours from multiple major cities like Atlanta and Chattanooga.

At Blairsville Animal Hospital, we have a well-trained and tenured team of three doctors and a stellar support staff creating a perfect environment to facilitate early growth and mentorship for a new associate or a collaborative environment to meet the needs of an  experienced doctor.  It is our mission to provide high-quality health care and wellness using state-of-the-art equipment like K-laser, digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound.  We offer services including routine and sick medical care, emergency care, prophylactic and advanced dental care, and advanced surgery. We also have a local ER clinic to handle after hours care for our patients. 

With our network of 300+ hospitals owned and led by veterinarians, you will be well supported but also have the autonomy to practice top notch quality medicine. Our quality medical statistics and exceptional clientele rival what you see in the suburbs, but you will have the beautiful mountains as your backdrop!   If you are a passionate and caring team member, please apply today!

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills:

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate 
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Pay range of $14-$16/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) 
• Short Term Disability 
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth 
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).