Veterinary Assistant: Grow Your Skills in AAHA Care

Valleydale Animal Clinic; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Life & Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Valleydale Animal Clinic in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited practice. You will assist veterinarians and technicians with high-quality care for small animals and exotics, manage patient handling with compassion, and contribute to a smooth clinic workflow.

We value teamwork, ongoing mentorship, and clinical skill growth, offering training and opportunities to advance within a supportive network.

Qualifications

• Provide essential patient care as part of the medical team.
• Be the go-to support for veterinarians and technicians to ensure smooth workflow.
• Create a positive client experience through scheduling, payments, and communications.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and hospital upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care: assist the medical team with hands-on care and animal handling.
• Be the go-to support for the medical team to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Create a positive client experience by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communication.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and equipment to uphold high standards of care.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Valleydale Animal Clinic in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited practice. You will assist veterinarians and technicians with high-quality care for small animals and exotics, manage patient handling with compassion, and contribute to a smooth clinic workflow.

We value teamwork, ongoing mentorship, and clinical skill growth, offering training and opportunities to advance within a supportive network.