Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor•Auburn, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Auburn Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic, part-time Veterinary Assistant to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone who brings curiosity, compassion, and a genuine love for pets and people. The hospital emphasizes exceptional patient care, teamwork, communication, and a healthy work-life balance, aiming to create a supportive and growth-oriented environment. The position offers opportunities for learning new skills and contributing to a team that enjoys working together and supporting each other's success.

Requirements

Previous animal care or veterinary experience is welcome but not required
A genuine love for animals
Compassionate and patient animal handling
A willingness to learn new skills
A positive, enthusiastic attitude
Strong communication skills
A team-first mindset
Respect for clients and fellow team members
Reliability and attention to detail
A desire to grow professionally
A willingness to help others grow, too
A commitment to providing exceptional patient care
The ability to show up ready to contribute and be your best self

Responsibilities

Assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care
Providing compassionate and attentive care to patients
Helping safely handle and restrain animals
Preparing examination and treatment areas
Supporting examinations, treatments, and procedures
Helping maintain clean, organized patient care areas
Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients
Supporting an efficient daily hospital workflow
Working collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and other support staff
Learning and developing new veterinary skills
Asking questions when you need help
Stepping in to support teammates when they need a hand
Helping create a positive experience for pets and their people

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee pet discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State veterinary technician license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
Occasional coffee runs
Ice cream parties
Meals on us