Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant in Huntsville, AL, to join their dedicated team. The role entails pet care, client communication, and administrative record-keeping in a full-service veterinary facility. Candidates with experience in veterinary medicine are preferred, as the position involves significant interaction with both pets and owners, fostering a stress-free environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pet restraint, triage, and diagnostic imaging.
• Manage care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Empathy

Proactive Mindset

Education

Registered or Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience

Job description

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Company Description

At Huntsville Pet Vet, we believe your pet deserves the best possible care. That’s why we’ve assembled a compassionate and experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff who are passionate about animal health. Our dedicated professionals are committed to providing personalized attention and exceptional service to every pet and their family.

Company Description

At Huntsville Pet Vet, we believe your pet deserves the best possible care. That’s why we’ve assembled a compassionate and experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff who are passionate about animal health. Our dedicated professionals are committed to providing personalized attention and exceptional service to every pet and their family.

We are a full-service veterinary medical facility located in Huntsville, AL. The professional and courteous staff at Huntsville Pet Vet seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for our highly valued patients. Our veterinary clinic is run by Dr. Matthew Bargo, a licensed and experienced veterinarian who bought Huntsville Pet Vet in April 2022.

To learn more about us click the link: Huntsville Pet Vet

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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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 visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care

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