Mixed Animal Veterinary Assistant or Technician

Key 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

• Approximately 1 night per week or every other week
• Weekend on-call approximately every 6–8 weeks
• Includes after-hours emergency and farm calls for both small and large animals

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 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

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 for those interested in following either Veterinary Technology or leadership pathways.

• Student loan repayment assistance
• Structured mentorship and hands-on training
• Accelerated development of clinical and field-based skills

• Build hands-on experience in a true mixed animal veterinary practice
• Work with small animals, livestock, and large-animal patients
• Gain experience in both hospital and farm-call veterinary medicine
• Develop clinical, surgical, diagnostic, and emergency-care skills
• Learn alongside experienced veterinarians in a supportive team environment
• Make a meaningful impact in a close-knit rural Georgia community
• Build a long-term veterinary career with opportunities for professional growth