Veterinary Technician/Assistant — Growth, Perks & Pet Care

Pet Paradise; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships for Veterinary Technician

Bring your pet to work with pet day

30 days of complimentary pet boarding

Discounted veterinary care

DailyPay

Pet adoption assistance

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

FSA/HSA plans

Supplemental insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO

EAP

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Pet Paradise in Birmingham, AL seeks a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join its growing team. You will work with doctors to deliver high-quality care and a positive client experience in a busy clinic.

The role emphasizes hands-on animal care, diagnostics imaging, vaccines, and dental support, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive, team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• At least six months of prior experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician.
• Veterinary Technician licensure preferred (RVT/LVT/CVT).
• Lab, medical records, and SOAP knowledge.
• Surgery experience.
• Ability to read fecal float, fecal direct, and ear/skin cytology.
• Comfortable with in-house hematology and chemistry equipment/reference lab.
• Knowledge of basic canine/feline vaccines and vital signs.
• Skilled in phlebotomy (cephalic, lateral saphenous, jugular; injections).
• Experience with dental prophylaxis and anesthesia monitoring/recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, best-in-class care and support clinic productivity.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations and handle animals before/during/after procedures.
• Perform diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound).
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare kennels, exam rooms, and equipment.
• Maintain medical charts, administer medications, and care for animals during visits.
• Communicate basic diagnoses to pet parents.
• For qualified technicians: perform dental prophylaxis, place IV catheters, venipuncture, assist with surgeries.

Skills

Animal handling

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy

Surgery support

Dental prophylaxis

AnesthesiaMonitoring

Lab procedures

Vaccinations knowledge

Communication

Tools

X-ray/Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Pet Paradise in Birmingham, AL seeks a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join its growing team. You will work with doctors to deliver high-quality care and a positive client experience in a busy clinic.

The role emphasizes hands-on animal care, diagnostics imaging, vaccines, and dental support, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive, team-focused culture.