Mixed Animal Veterinary Assistant or Technician

Innovetive Petcare; Washington (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Licensure assistance

Job summary

Wilkes County Veterinary Services in Washington, GA is seeking a Mixed Animal Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join a proud, community-focused practice serving companion animals, livestock, and large-animal patients.

This hands-on role supports veterinarians in hospital and on farm calls, includes after-hours on-call, and offers growth through HeadStart program and opportunities for LVT credentialed technicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or animal care experience preferred.
• Large-animal experience strongly preferred, including livestock or equine.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials encouraged to apply.
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs. and stay active on feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures for small and large animals.
• Safely handle and restrain patients for examinations, diagnostics, surgery, and treatment.
• Assist with anesthesia, surgical procedures, and patient recovery.
• Perform or assist with laboratory testing, radiographs, vaccines, and fluid therapy.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support daily hospital workflow.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Strong communication

Heavy lifting

LVT encouraged

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) encouraged

Job description

Mixed Animal Veterinary Assistant or Technician

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, Georgia

Description

Join a True Mixed Animal Practice and Grow Your Veterinary Career

Wilkes County Veterinary Services is a well-established mixed animal veterinary hospital serving Washington, GA and surrounding rural communities. Our team provides care for companion animals, livestock, and other large-animal patients, offering a hands-on opportunity to build skills across both clinical and field-based veterinary medicine.

We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who enjoys variety, is comfortable working with both small and large animals, and wants to be part of a close-knit team serving the local community.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

This is a hands-on mixed animal veterinary position supporting veterinarians in the hospital, on farm calls, and during after-hours emergencies.

Clinical & Surgical Support

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures for small and large animals
• Safely handle and restrain patients for examinations, diagnostics, surgery, and treatment
• Assist with anesthesia, surgical procedures, and patient recovery
• Perform or assist with laboratory testing, radiographs, medication, vaccines, and fluid therapy
• Maintain accurate patient records and support daily hospital workflow

Large Animal & Farm Call Support

• Assist with farm calls and ambulatory veterinary services
• Handle livestock and other large-animal patients safely and confidently
• Prepare equipment, medications, and supplies for off-site visits
• Support veterinarians with routine and emergency large-animal cases

Client & Team Support

• Communicate professionally with clients and provide updates on patient care
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians and support staff in a fast-paced environment

Schedule & On-Call Expectations

Clinic Hours:

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM–12:30 PM

Sunday: Closed

On-Call Rotation – Required

• Approximately 1 night per week or every other week
• Weekend on-call approximately every 6–8 weeks
• Includes after-hours emergency and farm calls for both small and large animals

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ year of veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or animal care experience preferred
• Large-animal experience strongly preferred, including livestock or equine
• Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, or similar hands-on animal care experience
• Those with Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials encouraged to apply
• Strong animal handling, restraint, patient-care, and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working in a veterinary hospital, farm, and rural field environment
• Able to remain calm and effective during emergency and on-call situations
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs. and remain active/on your feet for extended periods
• Willingness to learn and work with a diverse mixed-animal caseload)

What We Offer

Starting pay: $14/hour+, Commiserate on experience and technical abilities

Full-time benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• PTO and paid holidays
• Employee wellness and mental health resources
• Employee discounts on veterinary services and products
• Continuing education and career development support
• LVT licensure fee and renewal assistance for credentialed technicians
• Scholarship opportunities for eligible education and certification programs for those interested in following either Veterinary Technology or leadership pathways.

HeadStart Program for Early-Career Veterinary Technicians

Newly credentialed Veterinary Technicians may be eligible for our HeadStart Program, which provides:

• Student loan repayment assistance
• Structured mentorship and hands-on training
• Accelerated development of clinical and field-based skills

HeadStart eligibility: Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program within the last 3 years, passed the VTNE, and holds or is eligible for Georgia LVT licensure.

Why Join Wilkes County Veterinary Services?

• Build hands-on experience in a true mixed animal veterinary practice
• Work with small animals, livestock, and large-animal patients
• Gain experience in both hospital and farm-call veterinary medicine
• Develop clinical, surgical, diagnostic, and emergency-care skills
• Learn alongside experienced veterinarians in a supportive team environment
• Make a meaningful impact in a close-knit rural Georgia community
• Build a long-term veterinary career with opportunities for professional growth