Non-licensed Veterinary Technician/ Experienced Vet Assistant- Buford

Total Veterinary Care®; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Total Veterinary Care® in Buford is seeking a dedicated vet assistant/unlicensed technician to join our team. The candidate should have at least 1 year of full-time veterinary hospital experience, and be skilled in restraint, in-house lab work, catheter placement, and blood draws.

Strong client communication and initiative are essential. We offer a full-time schedule (30–40 hours/week), with Monday–Friday hours and rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year full-time veterinary assistant experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to demonstrate proper restraining techniques, in-house lab skills, catheter placement, blood draws, and accurate prescription filling.
• Strong soft skills: communication with clients and team, problem-solving, time-management, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in surgery, physical exams, and diagnostic workups.
• Take medical histories and manage daily appointment prep.
• Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
• Provide patient and client education and ensure high-quality client service.

Skills

Restraint techniques

In-house lab skills

Blood draws

Catheter placement

Prescription filling

Client education

Communication

Time management

Surgical assistance

Job description

Total Veterinary Care in Buford is looking for a dedicated, motivated, and experienced vet assistant/unlicensed technician to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about animal care, client education, and have proven skills as a vet assistant, we want to hear from you!

Hiring range: $17 - $20 per hour, depending on experience and skill-level. (equivalent to $35,300 to $41,600 per year based on a 40 hour work week)

Schedule

• Must be available to work a full-time schedule (min. of 30 hours/max. 40 hrs per week)
• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday and rotating Saturdays
• Hospital Hours: 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has a minimum of 1 full year (12+ months) of full-time experience as a veterinary assistant in a veterinary hospital
• Has the ability to demonstrate proper restraining techniques, in-house laboratory skills, catheter placement, blood draws, ability to accurately fill prescriptions, etc.
• Has solid soft skills/people skills including effective communication with clients and fellow team members, problem-solving, work ethic, maturity, time-management, and other interpersonal skills
• Has a solid understanding of preventative medications, medical terminology and calculations, and a passion for client education
• Takes initiative by preparing for each day’s appointments, taking phone calls, setting appointments, taking medical history of patients, assisting veterinarians in surgery, physical exams, and diagnostic workups
• Can demonstrate efficient organization and has the ability to pay attention to multiple details by taking initiative and staying motivated to provide excellent service to our clients
• Wants to learn new skills and is focused on using them to advance their careers for the betterment of themselves, their team, and the clients and patients we serve
• Has a positive attitude and is an effective and respectful team player

In Return, We Provide

• Excellent benefits (PTO, health, vision and dental insurance, retirement plan, etc.) and competitive compensation
• A company-wide culture designed to support a true work-life balance and rhythm
• A happy, safe and inclusive work environment
• Professional support and training
• Integrity and transparent communication between all team members
• The ability to grow your skills and your career in the veterinary care field

If you’re interested in joining a dynamic team of veterinary professionals who value collaboration and support professional growth within a general practice veterinary hospital, we’d love to hear from you.

Total Veterinary Care® works hard to be the most trusted and reliable advocate for pet health by consistently providing exceptional veterinary services. We partner with our clients to provide total wellness care for their pets by identifying and treating their unique needs. Through cutting-edge medical practices, client education, and community outreach, our staff treats each patient and client with integrity and compassion