Veterinary Assistant

Location : 4985 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lilburn, GA 30047

Join Our Amazing Team at VCA Lilburn Animal Hospital. We're currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team.

About Us : At VCA Lilburn Animal Hospital , our team is truly our greatest strength. We're a friendly, compassionate, and dedicated group that takes pride in delivering exceptional veterinary care to our community. Through ongoing training and education, our team stays at the forefront of veterinary medicine to provide the highest quality, cutting-edge care. We work collaboratively, supporting one another to ensure every pet and client receives personalized attention.

If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth, we'd love to meet you!

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Advancement and leadership opportunities

Internal CE and development opportunities

Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options

Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)

Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program

Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance

Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay

Paid parental leave

Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services

Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Referral bonus opportunities

Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

Schedule : Full- time opportunity. 4x 10 hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.

Compensation : $15- 18 / hr and the starting range is determined by, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

Qualifications :

Previous experience in a veterinary setting

A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments

High school diploma or equivalent required

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities) :

Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures

Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)

Restrain animals safely and compassionately

Prepare and clean exam rooms

Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics

Maintain accurate medical records and support charting

Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits

Support surgery prep and recovery as needed

Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care-one patient at a time.

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