**Address:** 1660 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 **VCA Dunwoody Veterinary Center​** is excited to expand our team and is currently seeking a **Veterinary Assistant** ! **Schedule:** Full-time opportunity **About Us:** **VCA Dunwoody Veterinary Center​** is a full-service facility offering preventative and routine care, surgery and dental procedures. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, team-oriented culture where learning and professional development are encouraged. **Key Responsibilities:** In this role, you will support our veterinarians and technicians in delivering exceptional care to our patients and outstanding service to our clients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with examinations, treatments, and surgeries, as well as maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring a clean and safe environment. + Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations and surgical procedures. + Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas. + Restrain animals safely and humanely for procedures. + Administer medications and treatments as directed. + Collect and process laboratory samples. + Maintain accurate and detailed patient records. + Educate clients on general pet care and post-operative instructions. + Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all hospital areas. **Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent. + 6+ months of previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant. VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include: + **Mental Health:** Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources. + **Full Healthcare:** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits. + **Paid Time Off:** Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave. + **Financial Support:** 100% employer-paid short-term and long- + **Protection:** Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations. + **Sponsorships:** Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses. + **Programs:** Leadership development and mentorship programs. + **Retirement:** 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution. + **Full Coverage:** 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary. + **Pet Care Perks:** Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs. + **Advisory Services:** Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources. + **Transfer Opportunities:** Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to be part of a **supportive, growth-oriented team,** we’d love to hear from you. **Apply today!** **If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.** Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com