Southern Veterinary Partners-posted 3 months ago
Entry Level
Hoover, AL
1,001-5,000 employees

Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has been serving the community since 1988. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic, we believe that pets mean different things to different people, and we are committed to providing varying levels of care while extending the same compassion, empathy, and understanding to each client at all levels of veterinary care. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today! We are currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians and Credentialed Veterinary Technicians in the care of animals, the hospital, and all medical equipment and machinery. Assistants will help maintain a clean, efficient, and healthy environment for animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. The Veterinary Assistant is a crucial part of the medical team and is responsible for advocating for the patient as well as education of the clients.

  • 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
  • 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
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Budgeting and Financial Guidance
  • Teammate Referral Program
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • Retirement Planning
  • Will and Testament Planning
  • Tax Issues
  • Identity Theft Recovery
  • Legal Counseling
  • Teammate Assistance Program
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