Locum Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA North Atlanta Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Patient Care Team in Sandy Springs, GA. You will support doctors, techs, and clients to deliver high-quality care for our patients in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, learning, and compassionate medicine, with opportunities to grow within a supportive hospital culture and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant experience in a general practice, specialty, or emergency setting.
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills.
• Experience supporting diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• A team-oriented mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A desire to continue learning and growing within the veterinary profession.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and credentialed technicians with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtain patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Safely and compassionately restrain patients of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures, including radiographs, laboratory sample collection, and in-house testing.
• Support surgical and dental procedures through patient preparation and recovery monitoring.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Educate clients on preventive care, treatments, and discharge instructions.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment.
• Help ensure a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment.
• Serve as a dependable team member who contributes to a positive and collaborative culture.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Patient handling & restraint

Diagnostics & surgical support

Client communication

multitasking & organization

Team mindset & patient care

Willingness to learn

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Assistant at VCA North Atlanta Animal Hospital

VCA North Atlanta Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Patient Care Team. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to meet you.

About Our Hospital

VCA North Atlanta Animal Hospital is a 2-doctor practice dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care, including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and client education. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive team culture where experienced professionals are valued, encouraged to share their knowledge, and empowered to continue growing in their careers.

Why Join Our Team?

We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who can confidently contribute to patient care, support our doctors and technicians, and help create a positive experience for both pets and their owners. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a hospital where teamwork, learning, and compassionate medicine are at the heart of everything we do.

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians and credentialed technicians with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures

• Obtain patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)

• Safely and compassionately restrain patients of varying sizes and temperaments

• Assist with diagnostic procedures, including radiographs, laboratory sample collection, and in-house testing

• Support surgical and dental procedures through patient preparation and recovery monitoring

• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation

• Educate clients on preventive care, treatments, and discharge instructions

• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment

• Help ensure a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment

• Serve as a dependable team member who contributes to a positive and collaborative culture

What We're Looking For

• Previous veterinary assistant experience in a general practice, specialty, or emergency setting

• Strong patient handling and restraint skills

• Experience supporting diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures

• Excellent communication and client service skills

• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment

• A team-oriented mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care

• A desire to continue learning and growing within the veterinary profession

Location: 227 Sandy Springs Pl NE Suite 210, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com