Veterinary Assistant

PetVet Care Centers; Smyrna (GA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers Cumberland Animal Clinic in Smyrna, Georgia is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks. You will assist with cleaning, feeding, restraining, preparing surgery areas, taking vital signs, handling medications, and client communication while delivering compassionate care to every patient.

This role is part-time with Saturday shifts required and opportunities to grow within a national network of hospitals committed to a

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Must have Veterinary Assistant experience

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and owners and record vital signs
• Triage patients, assist with exams and medications
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications and restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and radiographs
• Maintain hospital equipment and records
• Fill prescriptions and document medications accurately
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of hospital and kennels
• Groom and care for hospitalized patients
• Communicate positively with clients and educate on insurance and wellness plans
• Ensure safety and follow instructions from DVM/LVTs
• Promote hospital products and services and assist in other duties as needed

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Surgical experience

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Cumberland Animal Clinic is currently seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Cumberland Animal Clinic in Smyrna, Georgia, is a full-service veterinary hospital in Smyrna, GA, dedicated to providing exceptional medical, surgical, and preventive care for pets in a compassionate, client-focused environment. Our team takes pride in delivering personalized attention and building lasting relationships with both pets and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Must have Veterinary Assistant experience

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Surgical experience preferred

Schedule

• Part-time, every other Saturday is required
• Shifts are Monday-Friday from 7:45-6pm and every other Saturday from 7:45-2pm

Pay Range

$14 — $21.28 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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