What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Veterinary Assistant at VCA Dahlonega Animal Hospital
Schedule: Part-time, 2 - 3 days per week
About Our Hospital
VCA Dahlonega Animal Hospital provides high-quality veterinary care, including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client service. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can learn and grow.
About VCA
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
The Opportunity
As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.
What You’ll Do
Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today.
Location: 16 Westbrook Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533
If you are a current associate, you will 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
Schedule: Part-time, 2 - 3 days per week
About Our Hospital
VCA Dahlonega Animal Hospital provides high-quality veterinary care, including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client service. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can learn and grow.
About VCA
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
The Opportunity
As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.
What You’ll Do
- Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments
- Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
- Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures
- Collect patient histories and support client communication
- Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
- Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs
- Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day
- Veterinary Assistant experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for patient care and client service
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Hands-on learning opportunities
- Career growth pathways into technician roles
- Meaningful work helping pets and families
Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today.
Location: 16 Westbrook Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533
If you are a current associate, you will 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