Veterinary Assistant

ABOUT FURKIDS

Founded in 2002, Furkids has grown into the largest no-kill, cage-free animal sheltering organization in the Southeastern United States. Furkids operates a Cat Shelter, a Dog Shelter, and an on-site medical center at our headquarters in Cumming, GA, providing full veterinary care to thousands of homeless cats and dogs each year through adoption, foster, and rescue programs.

POSITION SUMMARY

If you have a positive attitude, are a self-starter, love a teamwork culture, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for shelter medicine, we would love to speak with you. Furkids is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our medical team at our headquarters in Cumming, GA. A successful candidate will be comfortable with core veterinary assistant skills, be solutions-focused, and be passionate about the animals we serve.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical & Surgical Support

• Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture
• Assist with anesthesia induction, maintenance, and monitoring
• Prepare patients and surgical suite for procedures
• Assist veterinarians during surgical and medical procedures

Patient Care & Shelter Medicine

• Provide daily medical care and monitoring for shelter animals
• Support the medical team in a fast-paced, high-volume shelter environment
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records

Team & Facility Support

• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, and shelter staff
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked medical treatment area
• Provide some weekend and holiday coverage as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Veterinary Assistant experience: 2-4 years (Required)
• Comfortable with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, anesthesia induction/maintenance/monitoring, and surgical prep
• Upbeat, positive, solutions-focused attitude
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Work authorization: United States (Required)

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person