Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Atlanta (GA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to a large veterinary community

Opportunities for learning and growth

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Atlanta is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their accredited practice. In this full-time role, you will assist veterinarians with exams, maintain medical records, and ensure excellent service to clients. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a veterinary setting, a passion for animals, and be comfortable handling pets of all sizes. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in a veterinary environment and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to handle animals of various sizes and temperaments.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams and procedures.
• Restrain animals safely.
• Maintain accurate medical records and support charting.

Skills

Previous experience in a veterinary setting

Passion for animals

Comfortable handling dogs and cats

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: 1911 Piedmont Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

VCA Buckhead Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our AAHA-accredited 4-doctor practice!

Schedule: Full-time opportunity.

About Us

At VCA Buckhead, your busy days will be filled with laughter and a feeling of pride at the end of each day. We work hard and play hard! Our team is like family- We trust each other, value each other, and grow with each other. We celebrate the accomplishments of our teammates, both professionally and outside of work.

Some of the many benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community

• Opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Access to free mental health care, life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.

• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay

• Paid parental leave

• CE and learning opportunities for all associates

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Referral bonus opportunities

• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and local animal shelter partnerships

Compensation : The starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting

• A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field

• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments

• High school diploma or equivalent required

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures

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

• Restrain animals safely and compassionately

• Prepare and clean exam rooms

• Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics

• Maintain accurate medical records and support charting

• Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits

• Support surgery prep and recovery as needed

• Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time.

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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