Treatment Room Veterinary Assistant

Animal Medical Center; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Animal Medical Center in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who thrives in emergency medicine as well as general practice. You will support veterinarians, technicians, and patients in a fast-paced hospital, while maintaining a clean and organized environment.

Ideal candidates are dependable, compassionate, and eager to grow veterinary skills. This role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a commitment to teamwork and client communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication with veterinarians and clients.
• Willingness to learn and grow veterinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and procedures.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients under supervision.
• Walk, feed, and monitor hospitalized animals.
• Clean and disinfect treatment areas, kennels, and spaces.
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and supplies.
• Support emergency and overnight care teams as needed.
• Maintain hospital flow and communicate patient needs to the team.
• Communicate compassionately with clients and teammates.
• Assist with patient restraint and diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Compassion

Adaptability

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance


• Wellness resources

Veterinary Assistant – Emergency & General Practice

Animal Medical Center | Hattiesburg, MS

Are you a Veterinary Assistant who loves the excitement of emergency medicine as much as the consistency of general practice? Are you dependable, organized, compassionate, and eager to grow your veterinary skills in a fast-paced hospital environment?

About Animal Medical Center

Animal Medical Center has proudly served the Hattiesburg community since the 1950s and has provided extended weekday emergency hours and 24-hour weekend emergency care for more than 22 years.

About the Role – Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistants play an essential role in supporting our veterinarians, technicians, and patients while helping maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital.

What You\'ll Do

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting veterinary technicians and veterinarians with patient care and treatments


• Providing supportive nursing care to hospitalized patients under appropriate supervision


• Walking, feeding, and monitoring hospitalized patients


• Cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas, kennels, and patient care spaces


• Preparing and maintaining surgical instruments and supplies


• Assisting with patient restraint, diagnostic procedures, and treatments Supporting emergency and overnight patient care teams


• Helping maintain hospital flow and efficiency


• Recognizing patient needs and promptly communicating concerns to the appropriate team member


• Communicating compassionately and professionally with clients and coworkers


• Jumping in wherever needed to support the team

Who Should Apply?

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy staying busy and working hard throughout your shift


• Want exposure to both emergency and general practice medicine


• Are eager to develop your veterinary knowledge and technical skills


• Can remain calm and professional in stressful situations


• Notice what needs to be done and take action without being asked


• Understand that cleaning, disinfection, and patient comfort are essential parts of veterinary medicine


• Are comfortable with physically demanding responsibilities


• Value teamwork, accountability, and open communication


• Are receptive to coaching and constructive feedback


• Take pride in doing things correctly, even when no one is watching


• Are willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays


• Want to make a meaningful difference for patients, clients, and coworkers


• Are looking for a long-term career with opportunities to learn and grow

Who Should NOT Apply?

This position may not be a good fit if you:

• Dislike fast-paced or unpredictable work environments


• Prefer a position with limited physical activity


• Are unwilling to clean kennels, walk patients, or assist with disinfection


• Avoid teamwork or communication


• Need constant direction to remain productive


• Are uncomfortable around emergency or critical care patients


• Struggle with time management or completing assigned responsibilities


• Do not respond well to constructive feedback or accountability


• Are unwilling to work evenings, weekends, or holidays


• Prefer a job where you can simply \"clock in and coast\"

Anticipated Schedule for Future Openings

Future Veterinary Assistant opportunities may include:

• Primary Shift: 2:00 p.m. – Midnight


• Additional Shifts: 4:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., as needed; and weekends 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.


• Weekends and Holidays Required

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to return status-update phone calls. We appreciate your interest in becoming part of the Animal Medical Center team.