Full-Time Veterinary Assistant - Caring Role with Growth

PetVet Care Centers; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Best Friends Animal Hospital in Madison, Alabama is hiring a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant. The position supports veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, equipment maintenance, patient restraint, and clerical duties to deliver high-quality care.

Join a team focused on compassionate care, client relationships, and a culture of care. The role offers weekday hours (Mon-Fri) and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• Must have veterinary assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners and escort to examining room, record weight and vital signs
• Triage patients, assist with exams, administer medications as directed by licensed staff
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration and restraints
• Perform basic lab tasks and take radiographs
• Maintain hospital equipment and cleanliness; document medications and controlled substances
• Feed and groom patients as prescribed; observe and report changes
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure patient safety and wellbeing

Skills

Veterinary experience

Surgery monitoring

Tools

Cornerstone PIMS

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Best Friends Animal Hospital in Madison, Alabama is hiring a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant. The position supports veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, equipment maintenance, patient restraint, and clerical duties to deliver high-quality care.

Join a team focused on compassionate care, client relationships, and a culture of care. The role offers weekday hours (Mon-Fri) and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.