Veterinary Assistant: Emergency & General Care Pro

Animal Medical Center; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Animal Medical Center in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who thrives in emergency medicine as well as general practice. You will support veterinarians, technicians, and patients in a fast-paced hospital, while maintaining a clean and organized environment.

Ideal candidates are dependable, compassionate, and eager to grow veterinary skills. This role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a commitment to teamwork and client communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication with veterinarians and clients.
• Willingness to learn and grow veterinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and procedures.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients under supervision.
• Walk, feed, and monitor hospitalized animals.
• Clean and disinfect treatment areas, kennels, and spaces.
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and supplies.
• Support emergency and overnight care teams as needed.
• Maintain hospital flow and communicate patient needs to the team.
• Communicate compassionately with clients and teammates.
• Assist with patient restraint and diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Compassion

Adaptability

Job description

Animal Medical Center in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who thrives in emergency medicine as well as general practice. You will support veterinarians, technicians, and patients in a fast-paced hospital, while maintaining a clean and organized environment.

Ideal candidates are dependable, compassionate, and eager to grow veterinary skills. This role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a commitment to teamwork and client communication.