Veterinary Assistant: Hands-On Care & Growth Opportunities

Moffett Road Veterinary Clinic; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k & matching

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA & FSA

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Career development opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

Moffett Veterinary Hospital is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Mobile, AL. You will assist with patient restraint, triage, lab sample collection, diagnostic imaging, and nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases. Some exposure to surgery and anesthesia management is possible.

The role emphasizes clear client communication and compassionate, team-based care. Training and growth opportunities are available within a supportive practice environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player with strong communication.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Proficiency in sample collection, medical history taking, lab tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter ready to advance skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and triage incoming patients and assist in procedures.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform diagnostic imaging.
• Provide nursing care and manage medical/hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and assist with surgical preparation and anesthesia management.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients; maintain professional, caring environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm under pressure

Team player

Multi-tasking

Strong communicator

Pet restraint

Sample collection

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Self-motivated

Tools

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Moffett Veterinary Hospital is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Mobile, AL. You will assist with patient restraint, triage, lab sample collection, diagnostic imaging, and nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases. Some exposure to surgery and anesthesia management is possible.

The role emphasizes clear client communication and compassionate, team-based care. Training and growth opportunities are available within a supportive practice environment.