Veterinary Assistant

B & A Animal Hospital; Boaz (AL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k & matching program

HSA / FSA

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Background check may be required

Job summary

B & A Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary assistant/technician to support patients through triage, lab work, imaging, and nursing care. You will assist doctors in exams, surgeries, and treatments while communicating plans with pet owners.

Candidates with RVT/Registered status or extensive veterinary experience are encouraged to apply; multilingual skills are a plus. Excellent patient care and compassion are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician preferred.
• Experience in exam rooms, treatment area, surgery, dentals and their associated technical skills is preferred.
• Fluent in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases and assist with surgeries.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Surgical assistance

Lab handling

Bilingual Spanish/English

Client education

Communication

Education

Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Assistant experience

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Diagnostic imaging support

EMR software

Job description

Company Description

At B & A Animal Hospital our veterinariansand staff pride themselves in providing high-quality health care for our patients. We are dedicated to keeping our patients healthy and happy by providingcomprehensive physical exams; internal parasite testing; heartworm and flea control; vaccination program; spay and neuter services; and specialized blood tests for all stages of life and more.

Job Description

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

We're looking for:

• Prior experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician preferred.
• Experience in exam rooms, treatment area, surgery, dentals and their associated technical skills is preferred.
• Fluent in Spanish and English preferred
• Ability to create, monitor, and maintain detailed/accurate patient records.
• Proactive mindset, with a strong ability to anticipate our doctors' needs.
• An ability to effectively educate our clients about their pet's health.
• Effective Communication Skills are Paramount
• Ability/Desire to Practice Stress-Free Pet Care
• Empathy and compassion for our patients and their owners is a must.
• We prefer a Registered or Licensed Veterinary Technician, however, a Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience and appropriate skill sets will be considered.

Additional Information

Pay: $10-15/hour. Experience preferred, but not required.

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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 background check.

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

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visithttps://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.