Experienced Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 / hour

Description

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians with patient exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Prepare surgical patients, assist with induction, monitor anesthesia, and support post-operative recovery.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, digital radiology, and in-house laboratory testing.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Assist with patient assessments, urgent care triage, and emergency referral coordination.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to the medical team.
• Provide compassionate client communication, treatment updates, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment areas, equipment, and surgical spaces.

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of hands-on small animal veterinary hospital experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience assisting with surgery, anesthesia monitoring, patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition, assist with urgent case triage, and work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs., stand and walk for extended periods, and regularly bend, kneel, reach, and handle animals of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Comfortable working in a veterinary hospital environment with exposure to animal dander, noise, odors, cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, medications, and anesthetic gases.

• Full-time, in-person position.
• Availability to work some Saturdays is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation starting at $18/hour. Negotiable based on work experience and technical abilities. 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance and mental wellness resources.
• Employee pet care discounts.
• Continuing education (CE) allowance and professional development opportunities.
• Paid training, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
• Licensure and renewal support for eligible credentialed technicians.
• HeadStart Student Loan Assistance for eligible recent veterinary technology graduates, with up to $4,000 annually for qualifying veterinary technicians.