Veterinary Assistant — Clinical & Kennel Care Expert

Smiths Station Animal Hospital; Smiths Station (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Employee pet discounts

Six paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Pet discounts on services and products

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Smiths Station Animal Hospital is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our busy practice. This full-time role blends hands-on clinical work with kennel duties, focusing on patient care, vaccines, and client service to support pets and their families.

We offer growth opportunities, mentorship, and a team‑oriented culture in a welcoming community clinic. Competitive pay negotiable based on experience and a robust benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• At least two years of veterinary experience preferred.
• Knowledge of vaccines and preventive care protocols.
• Experience dispensing and administering medications.
• Strong patient history and recordkeeping skills.
• Experience with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude and commitment to patient care.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift weights with assistance.
• Veterinary technician licensure welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care and treatments.
• Support preventive care and vaccine protocols.
• Dispense and administer medications with accurate pharmacology calculations.
• Obtain complete patient histories and maintain accurate treatment records.
• Perform venipuncture and assist with IV catheter placement.
• Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.
• Support kennel operations and daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients.
• Keep the hospital clean and organized.
• Deliver compassionate care and excellent client service.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Surgical prep

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient care

Vaccines & preventive care

Recordkeeping

Communication & teamwork

Education

Veterinary technician license (welcomed)

Job description

Smiths Station Animal Hospital is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our busy practice. This full-time role blends hands-on clinical work with kennel duties, focusing on patient care, vaccines, and client service to support pets and their families.

We offer growth opportunities, mentorship, and a team‑oriented culture in a welcoming community clinic. Competitive pay negotiable based on experience and a robust benefits package is included.