Locum Veterinary Assistant

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

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

Join a 2-doctor practice focused on preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics and client education, where teamwork and ongoing professional growth are encouraged.

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 stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and credentialed technicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtain patient histories and perform vital sign checks (TPR).
• Restrain patients safely and compassionately.
• Support diagnostic procedures, including radiographs and in-house tests.
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures and monitor recovery.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Educate clients on preventive care and discharge instructions.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain a clean, organized hospital environment.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Veterinary patient handling

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Compassionate patient care

Tools

Radiography equipment

In-house lab testing equipment

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

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.