Lead Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401(k) Match

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Disability options

Job summary

Lake City Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Lead Veterinary Technician or Lead Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in a busy, multi‑doctor practice. The role includes restraining animals during exams, stocking rooms, sterilizing instruments, and monitoring anesthesia, with patient care and client education central to daily duties.

Ideal candidates will have prior veterinary experience, strong customer service, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary or animal hospital customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Willingness to work on-site and collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in patient care and examinations.
• Restrain animals when necessary and stock rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools, monitor anesthesia and radiography as needed.
• Maintain equipment and update patient files; communicate with clients.

Skills

Customer service

Lift 40 lbs

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Location

Lake City Animal Hospital (GA)

Department

General Practice Hospitals

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Lead Veterinary Technician or Lead Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi‑doctor animal hospital. The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools, and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dental prophylaxis, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technicians also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi‑task in a hands‑on environment
• Energetic people‑and‑pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Be compassionate/caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self‑starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
• Prior experience required
• This position requires regular on‑site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in‑person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time‑sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well‑being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to still apply; we have opportunities for veterinary professionals of all skill levels and we will appropriately assign you to our Lead Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or other appropriate roles.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401(k) Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short‑term and long‑term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands‑on and E‑training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians