Veterinary Assistant — Surgical Support & Career Growth

Butler Creek Animal Hospital, LLC; Kennesaw, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Care Discount

Teladoc Access

Job summary

Butler Creek Animal Hospital, LLC in Kennesaw, GA, is seeking a veterinary assistant to join a full‑service small animal practice with a legacy of care since 2000. You will assist veterinarians and technicians, support client education, and help maintain a collaborative, high‑quality care environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with surgeries, dental prophylaxis and radiography, and providing top-tier patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong experience assisting with surgical procedures.
• Proficiency in dental prophylaxis and full-mouth dental radiography.
• Passion for exam room assisting, building strong client relationships, and providing client education.
• Interest in pursuing veterinary technician certification or currently working toward certification.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor less experienced Veterinary Assistants and support skill and knowledge development.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to step in and assist across medical, boarding, and grooming services.
• Commitment to putting pets and their families first in every interaction.
• Willingness to identify opportunities for change and improvement and contribute ideas that help keep the team at the forefront of veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care: you'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the go-to support for the medical team: you'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a positive client experience: you'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment: you'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Client education

Mentoring teammates

Team collaboration

Pet care

Education

High School Diploma

Vet assistant certification pursuit

Job description

Butler Creek Animal Hospital, LLC in Kennesaw, GA, is seeking a veterinary assistant to join a full‑service small animal practice with a legacy of care since 2000. You will assist veterinarians and technicians, support client education, and help maintain a collaborative, high‑quality care environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with surgeries, dental prophylaxis and radiography, and providing top-tier patient care.