Veterinary Technician — Hands-On Growth in Mixed Care

Animalmedicalcenterbrookhaven; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Animal Medical Center in Brookhaven, Mississippi, is hiring a Veterinarian Technician to support our doctors and veterinary team in a mixed-animal practice serving companion animals, local farms, and large-animal patients.

You’ll perform hands-on duties across restraint, triage, sample collection, lab processing, imaging, anesthesia monitoring, and nursing care, with opportunities to expand skills through training and a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience preferred.
• CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials are a plus.
• Weekend availability required.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of preventive care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Strong animal restraint and low-stress handling skills.
• Experience with laboratory sample collection and processing.
• Experience positioning and capturing radiographs.
• Anesthesia and surgical monitoring experience.
• Accurate medical record documentation skills.
• Self-starter mindset and desire to advance veterinary knowledge and skillset.
• Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback professionally.

Responsibilities

• Safely restraining veterinary patients using low-stress handling techniques.
• Triaging incoming patients and supporting hospital flow.
• Collecting and processing blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
• Setting up and processing laboratory tests.
• Obtaining accurate medical histories and maintaining veterinary medical records.
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging and positioning patients for radiographs.
• Dental radiograph experience is a plus.
• Providing nursing care and monitoring hospitalized veterinary patients.
• Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team.
• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting with veterinary surgical procedures.
• Monitoring patients during anesthesia and recovery.
• Communicating treatment plans and care instructions clearly with clients.
• Supporting veterinarians and other veterinary team members in providing compassionate patient care.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Customer service

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT credentials

Job description

Animal Medical Center in Brookhaven, Mississippi, is hiring a Veterinarian Technician to support our doctors and veterinary team in a mixed-animal practice serving companion animals, local farms, and large-animal patients.

You’ll perform hands-on duties across restraint, triage, sample collection, lab processing, imaging, anesthesia monitoring, and nursing care, with opportunities to expand skills through training and a collaborative, client-focused environment.