Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Buckhead Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for a full-time role. The position involves assisting veterinarians, administering treatments, and providing excellent patient care. The hospital offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing Education allowance

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Generous employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician or recent graduate.
• Strong skills in venipuncture and anesthesia monitoring.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Administer medications and fluids.
• Monitor anesthesia during surgical procedures.

Skills

Venipuncture

IVC placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Client communication

Education

Veterinary Technician license

Job description

VCA Buckhead Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 days a week.

• We are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Compensation: Pay range is based on relevant education, licensure (vet tech license required), skills, and experience.

About Us

At VCA Buckhead, Veterinary Technicians are at the heart of everything we do. Your days will be fast-paced, filled with meaningful work, team laughs, and the pride of making a real difference. We work hard and play hard—like a family that supports, trusts, and grows together. We celebrate your wins, inside and outside of work. With advanced technology and a strong focus on continuous learning, we empower our techs to develop their skills and deliver top-quality patient care every single day.

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
• Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians
• CE and learning opportunities for all associates
• Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• 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

About the Role

Whether you are a Licensed Veterinary Technician or recent Veterinary Technician graduate, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Assist doctors with exams, treatments and procedures.
• Venipuncture and IVC placement
• Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc.
• Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team.
• Recognize subtle change in clinical status.
• Discharge instructions with clients when they are able to bring their furry family member back home with them.
• Complete estimates, basic record keeping.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Dentistry and dental radiographs.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!

Location: 1911 Piedmont Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.