Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee pet discounts

Tuition assistance for licensing

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant. The role requires at least two years of experience and entails assisting in patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, and maintaining clinic cleanliness. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced team environment. Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years veterinary experience required.
• Pleasant professional attitude and strong desire to learn needed.
• Self-motivated, team player, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinary Technicians and Doctors with patient restraint.
• Monitor and aid in caring for hospitalized pets.
• Maintain inventory and assist with routine diagnostic tests.

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Animal Medical Center is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We are a high volume small animal practice, located in Tuscaloosa, AL. Live and work in the home of the Crimson Tide! In addition to the nightlife of a college town, Tuscaloosa offers scenic hiking opportunities, concerts at the Amphitheater, excellent schools, and we are just a few hours from world class Gulf Coast beaches.

We are a 4-doctor practice that offers small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry with dental x-ray, behavior consultations, and other veterinary services including care for small mammals. At AMC, we encourage our staff to progress clinically through continual education and training while working with our exceptional veterinarians. Our team is dedicated to offering excellent care for our patients with a Fear Free approach.

Qualifications: Veterinary Assistant. Two years minimum veterinary experience. The right candidate must possess a pleasant professional attitude as well as a strong desire to learn and be helpful as part of a larger team. They must be self-motivated, a team player, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be comfortable multi-tasking and able to be active all day and friendly with animals and their people. Excellent client communication and patient-handling skills are required.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• patient restraint to assist Veterinary Technicians &/or senior veterinary assistants and Doctors
• assist with patient care and treatment
• monitor hospitalized pets
• monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• maintain inventory and stocking
• restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecals)
• maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• clean/disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• feeding/bathing animals as needed
• transporting patients within the clinic or to their owners
• checking clients out
• reviewing medications with clients
• cleaning
• stocking
• medicating hospitalized patients

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Animal Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Benefits include:

• comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• paid vacation and holidays
• employee pet discounts
• tuition assistance to pursue veterinary technician licensing

NVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.