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Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Assistant

Savannah, GA · On-site

$16/hr

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging ... An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. * Compassionate ...

Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Assistant

Savannah, GA · On-site

$16/hr

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging ... An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. * Compassionate ...

Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Assistant

Savannah, GA · On-site

$16/hr

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging ... An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. * Compassionate ...

Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Assistant

Winder, GA

$16 - $19/hr

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging ... An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. * Compassionate ...

Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Assistant

Winder, GA · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging ... An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. * Compassionate ...

Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Assistant

Winder, GA · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging ... An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. * Compassionate ...

Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Assistant

Ellenwood, GA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging ... An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. * Compassionate ...

Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Assistant

Ellenwood, GA

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging ... An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. * Compassionate ...

CityVet

Veterinary Technician

Canton, GA · On-site

Self-motivated & team-oriented A day in the life: * Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain ...

Amerivet

Veterinary Technician

Gainesville, GA · On-site

Responsibilities * Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures. * Safely handle and restrain animals; administer medications and vaccines. * Collect lab samples and maintain ...

AmeriVet

Veterinary Technician

Gainesville, GA · On-site

Responsibilities * Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures. * Safely handle and restrain animals; administer medications and vaccines. * Collect lab samples and maintain ...

GoodVets

Veterinary Technician

Atlanta, GA

As a Veterinary Technician, you play a vital role in supporting our veterinarians and ensuring the ... effectively * Assist in surgical preparation, dental procedures, and lab work * Deliver ...

AmeriVet

Veterinary Technician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Responsibilities * Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures. * Safely handle and restrain animals; administer medications and vaccines. * Collect lab samples and maintain ...

GoodVets

Veterinary Technician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

As a Veterinary Technician, you play a vital role in supporting our veterinarians and ensuring the ... effectively * Assist in surgical preparation, dental procedures, and lab work * Deliver ...

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How much do veterinary lab assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for veterinary lab assistant in Georgia is $15.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $17.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a veterinary lab assistant?

Veterinary Lab Assistants are professionals who support veterinarians and veterinary technicians by performing laboratory tasks such as preparing samples, running basic diagnostic tests, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment. They play a vital role in helping to diagnose and treat animal illnesses by handling blood, urine, and tissue samples. Their work helps ensure accurate test results and efficient clinic operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a veterinary lab assistant?

To thrive as a Veterinary Lab Assistant, you need a solid understanding of animal biology, laboratory procedures, and basic veterinary terminology, often supported by a high school diploma or associate degree in a related field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, safety protocols, and data entry systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective teamwork help you stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate test results, maintaining a safe lab environment, and supporting veterinarians in providing quality animal care.

What are some typical challenges veterinary lab assistants face when balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment?

Veterinary Lab Assistants often juggle responsibilities such as preparing samples, maintaining lab equipment, and assisting veterinarians with diagnostic procedures, all while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. A common challenge is managing time effectively to prioritize urgent tasks, especially during busy periods or emergencies. Clear communication with veterinarians and fellow lab staff is essential to avoid errors and ensure smooth workflow. Developing strong organizational and multitasking skills can help new assistants adapt to the dynamic nature of the lab environment.

What is the difference between Veterinary Lab Assistant vs Veterinary Technician?

AspectVeterinary Lab AssistantVeterinary Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingAssociate degree in veterinary technology; certification often required
Work EnvironmentLaboratory settings, assisting with sample processingClinics, hospitals, performing exams, assisting veterinarians
Job ResponsibilitiesPreparing samples, maintaining lab equipment, basic testingPerforming diagnostic tests, assisting in surgeries, client communication

Veterinary Lab Assistants primarily work in laboratories supporting sample processing and basic testing, requiring minimal formal education. Veterinary Technicians have more advanced training, perform diagnostic and clinical tasks, and often work directly with animals and clients. Both roles are essential in veterinary settings but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

Infographic showing various Veterinary Lab Assistant job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,460 per year, or $15.1 per hour.

Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant

Peachtree City, GA • On-site

UrgentVet
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Description
UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our hospitals offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to helps animals among a great team of people? Our clinic is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic.
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Ideal Candidate
  • Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
  • Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
  • Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Full-time employees may be required to travel for on-site training and onboarding
  • Prior customer service experience
  • Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs
  • This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws


Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise
  • Animal handling experience including patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring
  • Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculation
  • Additional duties including facility maintenance and client education

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options) 
  • 401k Match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
  • One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
  • Short-term and long-term disability options
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • Scrub allowance 
  • Hands-on and E-training 
  • Professional growth opportunities 
  • Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students 
  • Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians