Veterinary Assistant - Animal Medical Center of Cumming

Job Description

Job Description

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Medical Center of Cumming is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team.

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time . That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide , we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview:

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Animal Medical Center of Cumming in Cumming, Georgia, we are a team of dedicated animal care professionals operating a full-service veterinary hospital with a large boarding facility. We are hard-working, confident, and enthusiastic about our profession and provide exceptional medicine, boarding, and playtime to our community. If you're passionate about animal care and want hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative environment, we'd love to have you on our team.

Veterinary Assistant responsibilities are:

• Performing and assisting with vaccinations
• Laboratory sample collection
• Safe animal handling and restraint
• Obtaining x-rays
• Running in-house laboratory tests
• Assisting doctors and technicians with pre-surgical prep
• Anesthetic monitoring and post-operative monitoring and care
• Collecting patient histories, reviewing treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients
• Filling medications and explaining instructions to clients at pick up
• Performing dental cleanings
• Daily and routine cleaning
• Performing other tasks and assist staff members as needed

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cumming, GA 30041: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Pay Range

$14—$19 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals , including 1700+ veterinarians , we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy , empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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