Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Moffett Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Mobile, AL. The role involves restraining patients, performing triage, collecting samples, and supporting imaging and anesthesia management.

You will work closely with clinicians to communicate treatment plans with clients and provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals, with opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multitasker and strong communicator.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Experience in sample collection, laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter and eager to advance knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and anesthesia monitoring.
• Medical and nursing care of hospitalized cases.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm under pressure

Team player

Multi-tasker

Strong communicator

Pet restraint

Job description

Company Description

At Moffett Veterinary Hospital we provide a wide range of services for dogs and cats from preventive care, surgery including general surgery and some orthopedics, routine dental cleaning and dental radiographs, in-house labs, boarding, bathing, grooming and more!

Company Description

At Moffett Veterinary Hospital we provide a wide range of services for dogs and cats from preventive care, surgery including general surgery and some orthopedics, routine dental cleaning and dental radiographs, in-house labs, boarding, bathing, grooming 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:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

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.

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/.

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