Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Full-Time

HELTON PLAZA VETERINARY HOSPITAL; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Helton Plaza Veterinary Hospital in Florence, AL, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our on-site team. This full-time role supports veterinarians, handles animals safely, and maintains clean exam rooms to ensure smooth daily care.

You will monitor patients, assist with exams and treatments, help with lab work and records, and communicate clearly with clients about care and clinic procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong animal care and pet care skills with safe handling techniques.
• Client education and customer service skills to communicate clearly.
• Foundational knowledge of veterinary medicine to assist under supervision.
• Experience in a veterinary clinic or shelter is beneficial.
• Reliability, teamwork, ability to stand and lift animals; HS diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with daily tasks and animal handling.
• Assist during examinations and treatments, prep exam rooms.
• Monitor patients, provide basic animal care (feeding, grooming, exercise).
• Update medical records and restock supplies; provide client information.

Skills

Animal Care

Pet Care

Client Education

Customer Service

Veterinary Medicine

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary assisting certifications or training

Job description

Helton Plaza Veterinary Hospital in Florence, AL, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our on-site team. This full-time role supports veterinarians, handles animals safely, and maintains clean exam rooms to ensure smooth daily care.

You will monitor patients, assist with exams and treatments, help with lab work and records, and communicate clearly with clients about care and clinic procedures.