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​Employment Opportunities 

EQUINE VETERINARY ASSISTANT / REGISTERED TECHNICIAN
Countryside Veterinary Services is currently seeking an experienced equine veterinary assistant or registered veterinary technician to join our team full-time. We are searching for a highly motivated team player who loves providing the very best in care to our equine patients. Qualified candidates must be compassionate, reliable and thrive in a fast paced environment.

 OTHER MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 
  • Provide proper restraint and handling of horses. 
  • Feed, clean, water and groom hospitalized patients. 
  • ​Assist in surgeries and advanced diagnostic imaging procedures. 
  • Maintain accurate client/patient records.
  • Administer medications to patients.
  • Properly monitor patients, noticing and documenting any changes.
  • Provide excellent customer service and appropriately address client concerns. 

REQUIREMENTS
At least 1 year experience of equine handling is required. This is a very physical job and it involves being exposed to outdoor elements, Applicants must have the ability to lift 40+ lb. as well as jog horses for extended periods of time. Registered technician preferred, but not required. 

BENEFITS
Salary offered is dependent on experience and education. We offer a strong benefits package including: Health insurance, paid holidays, long and short term disability, 401(K), an employee discount and paid vacation. A uniform allowance is also provided. CE assistance available for Registered Veterinary Technicians. ​

SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY ASSISTANT / REGISTERED TECHNICIAN 
Countryside Veterinary Services is currently seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant. We are searching for a highly motivated team player who loves providing the very best in care to our small animal patients. Qualified candidates must be compassionate, reliable and thrive in a fast paced environment. 

OTHER MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 
  • Provide safe restraint for patients
  • Assist in surgeries and advanced diagnostic imaging procedures 
  • Maintain accurate client / patient records
  • Run lab work
  • Administer medications to patients
  • Properly monitor patients, noticing and documenting any changes
  • Cleaning cages, feeding and watering animals
  • Provide excellent customer service and appropriately address client concerns 

REQUIREMENTS
  • A minimum of 1 year of animal handling experience required.
  • Registered veterinary technician preferred but not required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes.
  • Weekend and evening availability  
  • High school diploma or GED.

BENEFITS
Salary offered is dependent on experience and education. We offer a strong benefits package including: Health insurance, paid holidays, long and short term disability, 401(K), an employee discount and paid vacation. A uniform allowance is also provided. CE assistance available for Registered Veterinary Technicians. 

EQUINE VETERINARIAN 
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At Countryside, we understand the equestrian lifestyle. No do-overs, no time-outs, no off season. As a veterinarian at Countryside, you will be surrounded by a team that will help you reach new heights and take on new challenges. You will also gain the reward of helping your patients (both performance and pleasure horses) reach their full potential. We are searching for an equine veterinarian who not only understands, but loves the equestrian lifestyle. We will combine your passion for veterinary medicine with the tools and team you need to further grow and develop. Our facilities include a fully-functional equine hospital with a surgery suite, recovery stalls and in-house laboratory. We are equipped with the latest ultrasound, endoscope, PRP, IRAP, Pro-stride, Shockwave and digital radiography technologies. You will also be provided with a fully stocked mobile veterinary unit. 

What Covington, Georgia has to offer:
Whether you love the big city or the small town feel, we can meet your needs. We are a convenient 30 mile commute to downtown Atlanta or Athens, or you can slow-down in your choice of several quaint, rural towns. We are also only 13 miles from the Georgia International Horse Park which hosts a variety of equestrian competitions and events year round. We serve as the official veterinarian for several of these competitions - this is a great opportunity for a veterinarian wanting to expand and build a sport horse clientele.

​QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
  • License in good standing in the state of Georgia.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a practicing veterinarian preferred, but not required.
  • Experience in Lameness and sport-horse medicine a plus.​​
We look forward to hearing from you!