Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care, Diagnostics & Surgery

VCA Animal Hospitals; Sandy Springs (GA); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Descripción de la vacante

VCA North Atlanta Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Patient Care Team. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to meet you.

This part-time position supports doctors and technicians, assists with exams, diagnostics, and patient handling, and helps educate clients while maintaining accurate records in a friendly hospital setting.

Formación

• Previous veterinary assistant experience in a general practice, specialty, or emergency setting.
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills.
• Experience supporting diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Desire to learn and grow within veterinary profession.

Responsabilidades

• Assist veterinarians and credentialed technicians with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Obtain patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
• Safely and compassionately restrain patients of varying sizes and temperaments
• Assist with diagnostic procedures, including radiographs, laboratory sample collection, and in-house testing
• Support surgical and dental procedures through patient preparation and recovery monitoring
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Educate clients on preventive care, treatments, and discharge instructions
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment
• Help ensure a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment
• Serve as a dependable team member who contributes to a positive and collaborative culture

Conocimientos

Patient handling

Restraint skills

Diagnostics support

Surgical assistance

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

VCA North Atlanta Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Patient Care Team. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to meet you.

This part-time position supports doctors and technicians, assists with exams, diagnostics, and patient handling, and helps educate clients while maintaining accurate records in a friendly hospital setting.