Veterinary Technician: Hands-On Care & Growth

Alliance Animal Health; Ardmore (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k & 401K matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition reimbursement program

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Ardmore, AL is seeking a veterinary assistant to join a full-service hospital. You will perform animal restraint, triage, collect and analyze lab samples, perform radiographs, assist surgery, and communicate treatment plans to clients.

The role offers hands-on training, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive team culture. A minimum of 1 year veterinary assistant experience is preferred; RVT is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year professional veterinary assistant experience; RVT preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude as a team member.
• Punctual and ready to work.
• Excellent customer service and precise communication.
• Ability to interpret medical records and client history.
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress, safe manner.
• Proficient in sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin) and lab processing.
• Proficient in radiograph positioning, including dental radiographs is a plus.
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
• Self-starter with desire to continue growing knowledge and skills.
• Able to receive constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and effective communication of treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
• Maintain hospital efficiency and high standard of patient care.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Animal handling

Lab work

Education

RVT preferred but not required

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radiography experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Lab sample processing

Job description

Alliance Animal Health in Ardmore, AL is seeking a veterinary assistant to join a full-service hospital. You will perform animal restraint, triage, collect and analyze lab samples, perform radiographs, assist surgery, and communicate treatment plans to clients.

The role offers hands-on training, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive team culture. A minimum of 1 year veterinary assistant experience is preferred; RVT is a plus, but not required.