Veterinary Assistant
- VCA Peachtree Animal Hospital Join a supportive team where you'll gain hands-on experience and make a difference every day.
At VCA, we're passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With over 1,000 hospitals nationwide, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them. Our Hospital and the Role As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting both patient care and the client experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals, being part of a team, and gaining hands-on experience in a veterinary setting. At VCA Peachtree Animal Hospital, we're dedicated to helping pets live long, healthy, and happy lives while delivering an exceptional experience for every client who walks through our doors We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited hospital, a distinction earned by only a small percentage of veterinary practices nationwide. This accreditation reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in veterinary medicine, so you can feel confident you're part of a team that prioritizes excellence in everything we do. What You'll Do Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care Safely restrain pets during exams and procedures Prepare exam rooms and equipment Clean, sterilize, and maintain hospital areas Support feeding, walking, and general animal care Help create a positive and welcoming experience for clients What We're Looking For Previous experience as a veterinary assistant Passion for working with animals and supporting a team Schedule Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts, with rotating Saturdays. 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 Access to Headspace app 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 Apply Today We'd love to connect with you.
Location:
4839 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341 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
For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians
- including 500 who are board-certified specialists
- nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants
- all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.
The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
