Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Westside Veterinary Hospital in Mobile, AL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and the care team. The role includes restraint, sample collection, imaging, nursing care for diverse cases, and medication administration, with opportunities for training and career growth.

Candidates should be compassionate, a team player, and capable of multitasking in a dynamic clinic environment. Full-time or part-time positions available, with comprehensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as Veterinary Assistant is preferred (minimum 1+ years).
• Proficient in communicating treatment plans to clients.
• Ability to restrain pets and manage multiple tasks calmly.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; perform diagnostic imaging.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and assist with anesthesia management.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to clients.
• Prepare for surgery and assist during procedures.

Skills

Pet restraint

Communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Compassionate

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Westside Veterinary Hospital is a leading full-service veterinary clinic dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets in the Mobile area. Our team of skilled veterinarians, technicians, and support staff are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to animals in need. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for both pets and their owners, with a focus on preventative care and wellness.

Our facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment tools, ensuring we can provide the best care possible for our patients. Whether we’re performing routine checkups or specialized treatments, we strive to exceed the expectations of pet owners and provide comfort and support during every stage of a pet’s life.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1+ years experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Position type: Full-time OR Part-time

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.