Career Opportunities

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Medical Center of Cumming is currently seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team.

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview:

Join our team as a Registered Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Animal Medical Center of Cumming in Cumming, Georgia, we are a team of dedicated animal care professionals operating a full-service veterinary hospital with a large boarding facility. We are hard-working, confident, and enthusiastic about our profession and provide exceptional medicine, boarding, and playtime to our community. If you're passionate about animal care and want hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative environment, we'd love to have you on our team.

Essential Position Functions:

• Performing and assisting with vaccinations
• Laboratory sample collection
• Safe animal handling and restraint
• Obtaining x-rays
• Running in-house laboratory tests
• Assisting doctors and technicians with pre-surgical prep
• Anesthetic monitoring and post-operative monitoring and care
• Collecting patient histories, reviewing treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients
• Filling medications and explaining instructions to clients at pick up
• Daily and routine cleaning
• Performing other tasks and assist staff members as needed
• Calculating pre-anesthetic drug doses, intubation and surgical assisting
• Performing dental prophylaxis and single rooted tooth extractions
• Cystocentesis, IV catheter placement, and properly working with IV pumps
• Educating clients about diseases and treatments

Competencies:

• Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
• Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
• Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
• Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.
• Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
• Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
• Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State.

Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, as well as basic pet nursing.
• Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.
• Understand and limit the potential exposure to bites, scratches, and potential injuries.
• Able to restrain patients according to standard procedures.
• Fill prescriptions and monitor sedation procedures as directed by the veterinarian.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• Communicate and approach job duties in a professional and mature manner.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion.
• Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds).
• Answer phones and perform other duties as needed by the hospital.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager or practice.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Additional Information:

The list of essential functions and additional functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a required assignment for the position.

New Graduate DVM/VMD, RISE Mentorship Program - Animal Medical Center of Cumming 

 At AMC of Cumming, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, quality medicine, and is there to support you at every stage of your career. Whether it’s a team that celebrates its local autonomy, advanced equipment, or positive, team-first culture, this is a place where you can build confidence, ask questions, and grow as a practicing DVM/VMD. 

Start Your Career with RISE 

RISE pairs new grad DVM/VMDs with experienced mentors in a collaborative, hands-on environment that promotes learning, confidence, and growth. 

What You Can Expect: 

• Full-time employment with gradual caseload independence 
• Dual mentorship model: on-site hospital mentor + national mentorship team 
• Hands-on learning with real-time case support and guidance
• A nationwide cohort of peers for ongoing connection and support 
• Flexible start dates 

Who We’re Looking For: 

• New DVM/VMD graduates seeking strong mentorship and support 
• Veterinarians interested in General Practice, Emergency, or Mixed Animal Practice (based on location) 
• Candidates passionate about high-quality medicine, teamwork, and continuous learning 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive base Salary 
• All offers include quarterly no negative accrual for new graduates 
• Up to $50,000 in signing bonuses for new grads:
  • Up to $35,000 new grad sign-on bonus 
  • Additional $15,000 for offers signed by May 31st 
• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave  
• Relocation assistance available 
• CE reimbursement plus paid PTO for CE 
• Paid VIN, AVMA, and Plumb’s memberships 

Life in Cumming, GA 

• Located just north of Atlanta, Cumming offers a lower cost of living with easy access to a major metro area
• Perfect for outdoor lovers with Lake Lanier, hiking trails, and parks right nearby
• A growing community with a mix of local restaurants, breweries, and family-friendly activities
• Enjoy a slower pace of life without sacrificing convenience—Atlanta is just a short drive away for dining, shopping, and entertainment

Why PetVet? 

Our RISE program is designed to help early-career professionals take the first step in their veterinary journey—with opportunities to build hands-on experience, deepen their knowledge, and be part of a team that truly cares. Participants also gain exposure to our growing continuing education (CE) program, supporting long-term growth and development across clinical and leadership pathways. 

For more information, please reach out to Hudson Cutshall at hcutshall@petvetcarecenters.com

Animal Medical Center of Cumming: 

• We are currently a two doctor practice dedicated to providing the best care possible since 1995 and we are looking for a hardworking, confident and enthusiastic doctor to join our team! We are a veterinary hospital with a large boarding/kennel facility, digital radiology, surgical suite, in-house bloodwork, ECG/EKG and ultrasound capabilities.

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Medical Center of Cumming is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team.

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview:

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Animal Medical Center of Cumming in Cumming, Georgia, we are a team of dedicated animal care professionals operating a full-service veterinary hospital with a large boarding facility. We are hard-working, confident, and enthusiastic about our profession and provide exceptional medicine, boarding, and playtime to our community. If you're passionate about animal care and want hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative environment, we'd love to have you on our team.

Veterinary Assistant responsibilities are:

• Performing and assisting with vaccinations
• Laboratory sample collection
• Safe animal handling and restraint
• Obtaining x-rays
• Running in-house laboratory tests
• Assisting doctors and technicians with pre-surgical prep
• Anesthetic monitoring and post-operative monitoring and care
• Collecting patient histories, reviewing treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients
• Filling medications and explaining instructions to clients at pick up
• Performing dental cleanings
• Daily and routine cleaning
• Performing other tasks and assist staff members as needed    

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cumming, GA 30041: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)