Veterinary Assistant

Animal Medical Clinic proudly serves Huntsville and Madison. We take pride in providing our patients with the best care, doing everything in our hands for the health and safety of your Friend to family member. We work hard to make sure all your concerns and all your furry family members' needs are taken care of here at Animal Medical Clinic. We strive to keep each pet we care for the healthies they can be, and to reciprocate the unconditional love they give all of us. We are happy to serve the many pet parents and furry family members we take care of. Give us a call today or book an appointment online or stop on by. If you need any medications, toys, food, treats, and the gifts of extra love to give your pet delivered to your door visit our online pharmacy and get everything you need. Please know, to order medications and prescriptions diets we need to have seen your furry family member before hand. We want to welcome you to AMC (Animal Medical Clinic). Are you interested in working in a fun and fast-paced general practice with rehabilitation, acupuncture and chiropractic services, weekends off, and no nights? Animal Medical Clinic (AMC), is a fast-growing clinic/hospital in Huntsville, AL that is looking to add a member to our team! We are looking for Technicians/Assistants to work full time in our general practice, acupuncture and chiropractic side of the hospital. We are hiring for full time day shifts (4 days a week, 10 hour shifts) weekends off. Come work at a hospital where you can gain experience, have fun, and make a difference with the care we provide to animals, owners, and our team! Technician/Assistant Description Our Technicians/Assistants are responsible for the care and treatment of healthy, unstable ill patients, triaging emergency patients, and monitoring hospitalized pets. They operate under the supervision of a doctor and department leads. This is an overview of the position and is not limited to the listed duties below. Major Duties. Compensation is based on experience. Help triage phone calls, appointments, or walk-ins, as necessary. Reviewing medical records as necessary to assist in those triages Perform appropriate patient restraint for examinations and procedures Understand most major illnesses and the appropriate treatment Acquire, prepare, and ship laboratory specimens along with running automated CBCs, running various chemistries, and collect, evaluate, and report urinalysis results. General nursing care such as: accurately obtaining and assessing patient vitals (temperatures, pulses/heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, pain score, etc.), auscultation of the lungs, prepare and administer nutrition Perform general venipuncture, peripheral/central/arterial catheter placement and maintenance Induction, surgical skin preparation, monitor and recovery of surgical patients for minor or major surgical procedures Admitting and discharging patients, client communication and education, answering phone calls and scheduling appointments Cleaning, stocking, general organization, and maintenance of equipment and supplies Required Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of basic veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology with a willingness to learn and possibly pursue further education. Ability to appropriately handle, lift and restrain animals (dogs, cats) and stand for long periods of time. Ability to perform veterinary medical procedures (i.e., administer CPR, draw blood, administer medications and fluids, and assess and triage patients.) Ability to communicate well with other technicians and doctors regarding the needs of the patients Preferred: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Certified Veterinary Assistant, or have experience with in the veterinary technician field. COVID-19 Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment provided or required Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Work Remotely No Job Type: Full-time Salary: $14.00 - $21.00 per hour (based on experience) Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift No weekends Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Required) Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Required) Position Skills: Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations High quality client communication on patient updates and questions Position Requirements: Experience: Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Required) Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Required) High School diploma or GED certificate Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Pay range of $14-$21 /hour based on experience Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Short Term Disability Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7 Discounted Veterinary Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program) A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people! Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as
19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of