Veterinary Assistant in Savannah, Georgia at Live Oak Veterinary Specialists, LLC

Live Oak Veterinary Specialists is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and team-oriented Veterinary Assistant to join our growing specialty veterinary practice. This position plays a critical role in supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians while helping provide exceptional patient care and client service.

Our team values collaboration, positivity, work-life balance, and a strong culture built around patient care and professional growth. Veterinary Assistants at Live Oak will have the opportunity to work alongside board-certified specialists while gaining experience in advanced veterinary medicine, surgery, anesthesia, imaging, and hospitalized patient care.

Patient Care

• Safely restrain dogs and cats for examinations and procedures
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient treatments and diagnostics
• Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, surgery, and imaging
• Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes to medical staff
• Assist with patient recovery and comfort care
• Walk, feed, and provide basic husbandry care for hospitalized patients

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain treatment and exam areas
• Prepare and maintain surgical and treatment supplies
• Assist with laboratory sample collection and processing
• Support radiology, MRI, CT, and anesthesia procedures as directed
• Stock medical supplies and maintain inventory organization
• Maintain accurate medical record documentation

• Provide compassionate and professional communication with clients
• Assist with patient intake and discharge processes
• Educate clients on basic care instructions as directed by medical staff

• Maintain a positive and collaborative work environment
• Follow OSHA, safety, and infection control procedures
• Support all departments as needed in a fast-paced specialty setting
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals of varying sizes and temperaments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move throughout the workday
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous veterinary, animal care, kennel, or medical experience preferred
• Specialty or emergency veterinary experience preferred
• Veterinary Assistant certification preferred but not required
• Fear Free Certification is a plus
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring, surgery assistance, or laboratory procedures is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and lifting
• Exposure to animals, cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases
• Ability to safely handle stressed or fractious animals