Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NAVTA membership

VetFolio access

Plumbs App access

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Referral bonuses

Job summary

VCA Liberty Animal Hospital, a leading AAHA-accredited practice in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and technicians in delivering gold-standard care to patients. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, client education, medication administration, and accurate recordkeeping.

Join a collaborative team that values growth, equity, and a supportive work environment with extensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care.
• Client education and care.
• Pharmacy and medication administration.
• Lab sample collection and processing.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Medical recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams to provide a positive, low-stress experience for clients and patients.
• Deliver outstanding client experience and ensure compassionate care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication administration.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection

Diagnostic imaging

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Location: 3810 River Run Dr, Birmingham, AL 35243

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $15-$16/hr

Schedule: 7:30-5:30 M-F and biweekly weekend rotation administering medication

About Us

VCA Liberty Animal Hospital is a thriving primary care practice serving Shelby County, built on a foundation of exceptional client service, gold-standard medicine, and true teamwork. As an AAHA-accredited hospital and certified Cat Friendly Practice, we are proud to uphold the highest standards in veterinary care while delivering compassionate, personalized service to every patient and client who walks through our doors.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Liberty team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Medical recordkeeping

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.