Non-licensed Veterinary Technician/ Experienced Vet Assistant- Buford

Total Veterinary Care; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Continuing education

Job summary

Total Veterinary Care in Buford, GA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant/Unlicensed Veterinary Technician to join our experienced veterinary team. You will assist during examinations, surgeries, and medical workups while delivering outstanding client service and compassionate care.

The role offers competitive hourly pay of $17.00–$20.00, 30–40 hours per week, rotating Saturday shifts, and a benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of full-time experience as a veterinary assistant/ non-licensed technician.
• Ability to restrain canine and feline patients calmly.
• Working knowledge of veterinary terminology, preventive healthcare, medications, and basic medical calculations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Careful attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and dependable attendance.
• Desire to continue learning and developing technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, surgical procedures, and medical workups.
• Properly restrain canine and feline patients while maintaining a calm, low-stress environment.
• Collect blood samples and place IV catheters.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing.
• Prepare medications and accurately fill prescriptions.
• Record patient histories and maintain complete medical records.
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding treatments, medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions.
• Support teammates to keep appointments running efficiently throughout the day.

Skills

Veterinary terminology

Preventive healthcare

Medications knowledge

Record keeping

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Total Veterinary Care | Buford, GADo you enjoy helping pets receive exceptional medical care while working alongside an experienced veterinary team? Total Veterinary Care is adding a full-time Veterinary Assistant/Unlicensed Veterinary Technician to our growing practice. We're searching for someone who is dependable, eager to learn, and committed to providing excellent patient care and outstanding client service. Whether you're assisting during surgery, drawing blood, educating pet owners, or helping appointments stay on schedule, you'll be an important part of a hospital that values teamwork, professionalism, and compassion.

Compensation & Schedule:

Pay: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Compensation is based on previous veterinary experience, technical abilities, and overall qualifications.

Full-Time Hours: 30-40 hours per week

Rotating Saturday shifts required

Hospital hours: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM (Mon-Sat)

What You'll Do:

• As a Veterinary Assistant/non-licensed technician, your responsibilities will include a variety of medical, technical, and client-service duties, including:
• Assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments, surgical procedures, and medical workups
• Properly restraining canine and feline patients while maintaining a calm, low-stress environment
• Collecting blood samples and placing IV catheters
• Performing in-house laboratory testing
• Preparing medications and accurately filling prescriptions
• Recording patient histories and maintaining complete medical records
• Preparing exam rooms and treatment areas
• Communicating clearly with clients regarding treatments, medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions
• Supporting teammates to keep appointments running efficiently throughout the day
• No two days are exactly alike, so flexibility, organization, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed are important.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have:
• A minimum 12 months of full-time experience working as a veterinary assistant/ non-licensed technician in a veterinary hospital
• Confidence performing common veterinary assistant skills with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of veterinary terminology, preventive healthcare, medications, and basic medical calculations
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Careful attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• A professional work ethic with dependable attendance
• A desire to continue learning and developing technical skills

Why Work With Us?

We believe that a supportive workplace leads to better medicine, happier clients, and healthier patients. We strive to create an environment where every team member feels respected, appreciated, and empowered to grow.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Continuing education and on-the-job training
• Career growth opportunities
• A collaborative team culture
• Supportive leadership and open communication
• An inclusive, respectful, and positive work environment

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Total Veterinary Care® focuses on being 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.