Compassionate Vet Assistant: Exams, Surgery & Client Care

Tiger Tails Animal Hospital; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

Life insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Bonus package up to $500 depending on/

Bonus package

Job summary

Tiger Tails Animal Hospital is a thriving practice in Duluth, GA seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

We offer a fast-paced, well-organized environment where you will assist with exams, treatments, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures while maintaining accurate records and providing compassionate client education.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel, or related role preferred
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats
• Basic veterinary assistant skills including restraint, oral medication administration, TPR/NT/AG, note taking, and assisting

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Skills

Animal handling

Basic veterinary skills

Vital signs & histories

Client communication

Documentation

Multitasking

Korean language skills (bonus)

Job description

Tiger Tails Animal Hospital is a thriving practice in Duluth, GA seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

We offer a fast-paced, well-organized environment where you will assist with exams, treatments, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures while maintaining accurate records and providing compassionate client education.