Veterinary Assistant - VCA Buckhead AH

VCA Animal Hospitals; Atlanta (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. This role offers a unique opportunity to support a diverse range of veterinary services in a dynamic environment. You will engage in hands-on patient care, assist with surgical procedures, and contribute to client education. The workplace emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, ensuring that every day is rewarding. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this practice fosters an environment where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Access to free mental health care

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan

Generous hospital discounts for pets

Paid parental leave

Referral bonus opportunities

Opportunities for learning and growth

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary assistance with strong patient care skills.
• Ability to perform physical exams and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and patient recovery.

Skills

Physical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation

Compassionate patient care

Client care and education

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Medical recordkeeping

Education

Credentialed veterinary technician (RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT)

Job description

VCA Buckhead Animal Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our AAHA-accredited 4-doctor practice!

About Us

At VCA Buckhead, your busy days will be filled with laughter and a feeling of pride at the end of each day. We work hard and play hard! Our team is like family- We trust each other, value each other, and grow with each other. We celebrate the accomplishments of our teammates, both professionally and outside of work. Technology is at the forefront and we prioritize team development to enhance patient care each day.

We are located in an amazing intown Atlanta location where you can choose a different restaurant every day for lunch or spend your breaks lounging at beautiful Piedmont Park.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary technicians and assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary career has to offer.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the many benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Access to free mental health care, life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• CE and learning opportunities for all associates
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and local animal shelter partnerships

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will support our team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT) or a technician in training, we want you to utilize your skills and knowledge. Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Medical recordkeeping
• Compassionate patient care
• Client care and education

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

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