Job Description

Experienced Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 / hour

Description

Experienced veterinary professionals wanted! Sprayberry Animal Hospital is seeking a confident, hands-on Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our small animal general practice in Marietta, GA.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced veterinary professional who enjoys hands-on patient care, surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and working alongside a collaborative medical team. We are looking for someone who can contribute clinically with minimal ramp-up. This is not an entry-level position.

Starting pay: $18/hour+, with compensation based on experience, technical skills, and credentials. Qualified credentialed technicians are encouraged to discuss compensation based on their experience.

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians with patient exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Prepare surgical patients, assist with induction, monitor anesthesia, and support post-operative recovery.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, digital radiology, and in-house laboratory testing.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Assist with patient assessments, urgent care triage, and emergency referral coordination.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to the medical team.
• Provide compassionate client communication, treatment updates, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment areas, equipment, and surgical spaces.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of hands-on small animal veterinary hospital experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience assisting with surgery, anesthesia monitoring, patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition, assist with urgent case triage, and work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs., stand and walk for extended periods, and regularly bend, kneel, reach, and handle animals of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Comfortable working in a veterinary hospital environment with exposure to animal dander, noise, odors, cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, medications, and anesthetic gases.

LVT, RVT, or CVT credentials preferred but not required. Experienced non-credentialed Veterinary Assistants with strong clinical skills are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

• Full-time, in-person position.
• Availability to work some Saturdays is required.

What We Offer

We believe great patient care starts with investing in the people who provide it.

Full-time team members enjoy:

• Competitive hourly compensation starting at $18/hour. Negotiable based on work experience and technical abilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance and mental wellness resources.
• Employee pet care discounts.
• Continuing education (CE) allowance and professional development opportunities.
• Paid training, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
• Licensure and renewal support for eligible credentialed technicians.
• HeadStart Student Loan Assistance for eligible recent veterinary technology graduates, with up to $4,000 annually for qualifying veterinary technicians.

Why Sprayberry Animal Hospital?

Join a team where your clinical experience matters, your contributions are valued, and you have the opportunity to continue developing your skills. We are committed to quality medicine, compassionate patient care, and creating a supportive environment where veterinary professionals can grow.

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? Apply today!

Sprayberry Animal Hospital

2135 Post Oak Tritt Rd

Marietta, GA 30062

Website: https://sprayberryanimalhospital.com