Mixed Animal Veterinary Assistant or Technician
About The Position
Join a True Mixed Animal Practice and Grow Your Veterinary Career Wilkes County Veterinary Services is a well-established mixed animal veterinary hospital serving Washington, GA and surrounding rural communities. Our team provides care for companion animals, livestock, and other large-animal patients, offering a hands-on opportunity to build skills across both clinical and field-based veterinary medicine. We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who enjoys variety, is comfortable working with both small and large animals, and wants to be part of a close-knit team serving the local community.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1+ year of veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or animal care experience preferred
- Large-animal experience strongly preferred, including livestock or equine
- Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, or similar hands-on animal care experience
- Those with Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials encouraged to apply
- Strong animal handling, restraint, patient-care, and teamwork skills
- Comfortable working in a veterinary hospital, farm, and rural field environment
- Able to remain calm and effective during emergency and on-call situations
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to lift 40+ lbs. and remain active/on your feet for extended periods
- Willingness to learn and work with a diverse mixed-animal caseload
Nice To Haves
- Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program within the last 3 years, passed the VTNE, and holds or is eligible for Georgia LVT licensure (for HeadStart Program eligibility)
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures for small and large animals
- Safely handle and restrain patients for examinations, diagnostics, surgery, and treatment
- Assist with anesthesia, surgical procedures, and patient recovery
- Perform or assist with laboratory testing, radiographs, medication, vaccines, and fluid therapy
- Maintain accurate patient records and support daily hospital workflow
- Assist with farm calls and ambulatory veterinary services
- Handle livestock and other large-animal patients safely and confidently
- Prepare equipment, medications, and supplies for off-site visits
- Support veterinarians with routine and emergency large-animal cases
- Communicate professionally with clients and provide updates on patient care
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area
- Work collaboratively with veterinarians and support staff in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- PTO and paid holidays
- Employee wellness and mental health resources
- Employee discounts on veterinary services and products
- Continuing education and career development support
- LVT licensure fee and renewal assistance for credentialed technicians
- Scholarship opportunities for eligible education and certification programs
- Student loan repayment assistance (for HeadStart Program participants)
- Structured mentorship and hands-on training (for HeadStart Program participants)
- Accelerated development of clinical and field-based skills (for HeadStart Program participants)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
