Veterinary Assistant, Surgery
Ethos Veterinary Health·Alpharetta, Georgia
Ethos Veterinary Health·Alpharetta, Georgia
The role involves assisting with surgical procedures, patient preparation, and providing compassionate nursing care, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Responsibilities also include performing technical tasks like sample collection, catheter placement, phlebotomy, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Veterinary Assistant | $22-$29/hr | $750 Sign-On Bonus Available
Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency (AVSE) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery team in Alpharetta, GA. This role is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who enjoys a fast-paced surgical environment, advanced patient care, and working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional outcomes.
As a Veterinary Assistant on the Surgery team, you will support advanced surgical care while working closely with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and hospital support teams.
About the Hospital
Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency (AVSE) provides advanced specialty veterinary care in a collaborative hospital environment. Our team is committed to supporting one another while delivering exceptional medicine, patient care, and client experiences.
At AVSE, team members have the opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals, expand their clinical skills, and contribute to a positive culture focused on teamwork, communication, and continuous learning.
If you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your skills in a specialty surgical environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join the AVSE team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families.
Alpharetta, GA
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day.
You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street.
You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
Candidates need a minimum of 1+ year of veterinary setting experience (preferred), and Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) require an active license with proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and surgical support skills. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to handle animals in stressful situations are essential.
Market context
In Georgia, veterinary surgery assistants are typically sought in clinics and specialty practices that need reliable support for surgical prep, patient restraint, and recovery care. Competition is often strongest for candidates who already have hands-on experience, can communicate clearly with the team, and are comfortable with the physical demands of the role. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your restraint, basic procedure, and lifting experience before applying.
