Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free NAVTA membership

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company?

Job summary

VCA Carrollton Animal Hospital in Carrollton, GA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in providing high-quality care. The role involves assisting with exams, treatments, lab work, and maintaining accurate medical records on-site.

The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education within a supportive team focused on animal well-being.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care.
• Client education and care.
• Pharmacy and medication administration.
• Lab sample collection and processing.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Dentistry.
• Medical recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Deliver an outstanding client experience to gain pet parent confidence.
• Assist with daily veterinary tasks and patient care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation and assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Location: 501 Clifton Terrace, Carrollton, GA 30117

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $16-$20/hr

About Us

At VCA Carrollton Animal Hospital, we are proud to be a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital that has been serving the pets and families of our community since 1949. Our team includes three full-time veterinarians and one part-time veterinarian, all dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for every patient.

We place a strong emphasis on preventive medicine, client education, and clear communication, working closely with pet owners to support the long‑term health and well‑being of their pets. As part of our team, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment where compassion for animals and excellent patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Carrollton team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low‑stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

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