Mixed-Animal Vet Tech – Hands-on Care & Growth

Alliance Animal Health; Mississippi; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental

Job summary

Animal Medical Center in Brookhaven, Mississippi, a mixed-animal practice, is seeking a Veterinarian Technician to support our doctors and the veterinary team across patient care, diagnostics, anesthesia, and hospitalized patients. We offer a collaborative, learning‑driven environment with hands‑on training.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of veterinary experience; CVT/RVT/LVT credentials are a plus; weekend availability is helpful.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience preferred.
• CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials are a plus.
• Weekend availability required.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of preventive care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Strong animal restraint and low-stress handling skills.
• Experience with laboratory sample collection and processing.
• Experience positioning and capturing radiographs.
• Anesthesia and surgical monitoring experience.
• Accurate medical record documentation skills.
• Self-starter mindset and desire to advance veterinary knowledge.
• Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback professionally.

Responsibilities

• Safely restrain veterinary patients using low-stress handling.
• Triaging incoming patients and supporting hospital flow.
• Collect and process blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
• Set up and process laboratory tests.
• Obtain accurate medical histories and maintain veterinary medical records.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and positioning patients for radiographs.
• Dental radiograph experience is a plus.
• Provide nursing care and monitoring hospitalized veterinary patients.
• Administer medications as directed by the veterinary team.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with veterinary surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients during anesthesia and recovery.
• Communicate treatment plans and care instructions clearly with clients.
• Support veterinarians and other veterinary team members in providing compassionate patient care.

Skills

Low-stress handling

Communication skills

Laboratory sample collection

Radiography experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Team player

Customer service

Self-starter mindset

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT credential

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Animal Medical Center in Brookhaven, Mississippi, a mixed-animal practice, is seeking a Veterinarian Technician to support our doctors and the veterinary team across patient care, diagnostics, anesthesia, and hospitalized patients. We offer a collaborative, learning‑driven environment with hands‑on training.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of veterinary experience; CVT/RVT/LVT credentials are a plus; weekend availability is helpful.