Veterinary Assistant

Moffett Road Veterinary Clinic; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

401k plan

Job summary

Moffett Veterinary Hospital in Mobile, AL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support clinicians in a busy practice. Primary duties include restraining pets, triaging patients, collecting and analyzing lab samples, and assisting with imaging and anesthesia.

You will help manage medical and hospitalized cases, communicate treatment plans to clients, and participate in ongoing training and development. A minimum of 1 year of experience is preferred, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Triages incoming patients and restrains pets as needed.
• Collects and analyzes lab samples; performs diagnostic imaging.
• Provides nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Assists with medication administration and anesthesia monitoring.
• Communicates treatment plans clearly with clients.
• Prepares for surgery and assists during procedures.

Skills

Pet restraint

Lab sample collection

Medical history taking

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

X-ray imaging equipment

Laboratory equipment

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!

Job Description

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 pre-employment screening.
• 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/.