Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will support skilled doctors and technicians, creating a positive environment for both clients and pets. Your responsibilities will include maintaining medical records, preparing patients for surgery, and performing laboratory work. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and grow professionally while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and committed to providing excellent care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Sick Days

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine and patient care.
• Ability to maintain medical records and prepare surgical suites.

Responsibilities

• Support doctors and technicians in a low-stress atmosphere.
• Perform laboratory work and provide compassionate care.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Patient Care

Laboratory Work

Diagnostic Imaging

Compassionate Care

Tools

Advanced Imaging Tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will believe in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care, with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In this position, you will support our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties include:

1. Maintaining medical records.
2. Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
3. Filling prescriptions.
4. Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
5. Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will:

• Enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and access the expertise of over 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• Sharpen your skills, learn new techniques, and explore career options such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts, and more!

If you are a current associate, please apply through our internal career site by logging into Workday and clicking on the Jobs Hub app or searching for Browse Jobs.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), and employee pet discounts.

The information in this position description provides a general overview of the work to be performed and is not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or assign additional tasks as needed due to circumstances such as emergencies, personnel changes, workload, or technical developments.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For more details, see our complete EEO statement on our career page at vcacareers.com.