Veterinary Assistant, Surgery

Veterinary Assistant | $22-$29/hr | $750 Sign-On Bonus Available

Location: Alpharetta, GA
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Thursday | 7:00 AM-5:00 PM | Occasional Extended Hours as Needed

Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency (AVSE) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery team in Alpharetta, GA. This role is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who enjoys a fast-paced surgical environment, advanced patient care, and working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional outcomes.

Compensation

• $22-$29/hour based on experience and certifications
• $750 Sign-On Bonus Available

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) with employer matching

• CE Allowance

• Uniform Allowance

• Employee Pet Discount

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Professional Development Assistance

• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• And more!

Schedule

• Full-Time

• Monday-Thursday

• 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Occasional extended hours may be required based on surgical caseload

Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Assistant on the Surgery team, you will support advanced surgical care while working closely with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and hospital support teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare surgical patients by obtaining vitals, assisting with restraint, blood collection, and IV catheter placement

• Assist with surgery preparation, including patient shaving and aseptic preparation of surgical sites

• Set up operating rooms for surgical procedures and maintain appropriate surgical standards

• Safely transport sedated and anesthetized patients to and from the operating room

• Support anesthesia recovery and provide patient monitoring as directed by the medical team

• Maintain sterile fields and assist with operating room daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance

• Perform in-house laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures

• Complete instrument cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance procedures

• Assist with advanced imaging procedures including X-ray, ultrasound, and CT

• Support radiograph positioning for orthopedic procedures, chest radiographs, chest tube placements, and urethral catheterization

• Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge instructions clearly and compassionately to clients

• Provide exceptional client service from check-in through discharge

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient surgical department

• Collaborate with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and team members to provide outstanding patient care

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician experience required

• Experience with patient care, restraint, and basic veterinary procedures

• Interest in developing advanced skills within a surgical specialty environment

• Experience with surgical preparation, anesthesia support, or advanced diagnostics preferred

• Ability to work around anesthetic gases, chemicals, and zoonotic diseases

• Ability to safely lift and move patients and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to remain organized and efficient in a fast-paced surgical environment

• Reliable, dependable, and detail-oriented with a commitment to excellent patient care

• Flexibility to support occasional schedule adjustments based on hospital needs

• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency (AVSE) provides advanced specialty veterinary care in a collaborative hospital environment. Our team is committed to supporting one another while delivering exceptional medicine, patient care, and client experiences.

At AVSE, team members have the opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals, expand their clinical skills, and contribute to a positive culture focused on teamwork, communication, and continuous learning.

Join Us

If you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your skills in a specialty surgical environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join the AVSE team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families.

Alpharetta, GA

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

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Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.