Veterinary Assistant — Hands-On Care & Team Growth

AAVMP; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Lyra Health mental health resources

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Decatur, GA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our team in a full-time capacity. This role supports veterinarians and licensed technicians during exams, pre-op, surgery, and post-op, while ensuring clear client communication and compassionate patient care.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of veterinary medicine experience, strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in veterinary medicine.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Communicating and educating clients on medical procedures and next steps.
• Assisting DVMs and LVTs with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post-op.
• Stocking exam and treatment rooms with supplies, maintaining a sterile environment for treatment, x-ray, surgery and lab.
• Utilizing computer information systems to record patient history, update, and maintain medical records.
• Precisely dispenses pharmaceuticals as required.
• Place weekly inventory orders, manage on-hand inventory, receive shipments, and process returns/damaged goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Decatur, GA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our team in a full-time capacity. This role supports veterinarians and licensed technicians during exams, pre-op, surgery, and post-op, while ensuring clear client communication and compassionate patient care.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of veterinary medicine experience, strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.