Veterinary Assistant

jobr.pro; Boaz (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision)

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing education allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

jobr.pro is hiring a Veterinary Assistant in Boaz, Alabama. Responsibilities include patient management, communication with clients, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have veterinary experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits include health and dental care, paid vacation, career development opportunities, and more. This position offers excellent growth potential within the veterinary field.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician preferred.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed patient records.
• Experience in exam rooms and surgical procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Manage and care for medical cases.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.

Skills

Veterinary assistance experience

Effective communication skills

Proactive mindset

Ability to maintain patient records

Empathy and compassion

Education

Registered or Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

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.
• 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

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.