LVT or Veterinary Technician Assistant

Chase Animal Hospital•Huntsville, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Chase Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary technician or assistant to join its small-animal team in Huntsville, Alabama. The hospital is a six-doctor practice providing routine and critical medical care, surgery, endoscopy, dental cleanings, radiography, ultrasound, and in-house pharmacy and diagnostics. Boarding, grooming, and doggie daycare are provided in an adjacent building, and nearby emergency hospitals accept overnight and weekend referrals. The role assists veterinarians and licensed technicians with primary, surgical, critical, and emergency care. Candidates should have clinical experience in a veterinary setting and be prepared to administer medications by varied routes, perform venipuncture, take radiographs and position patients, and provide appropriate restraint. Familiarity with anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery is preferred. Skills training is provided, and individual growth is encouraged. A licensed or registered veterinary technician credential is a plus but is not required; veterinary technician assistants are encouraged to apply. Full-time shifts are three to four days per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. The schedule includes rotating on-call weekend shifts to care for hospitalized or boarding pets that need medication. Candidates should be committed to animal wellbeing, professional ethics, and continued learning, and able to work in a busy, fast-paced environment. The role requires standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Required experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital with technician-related duties or skills.
Ability to administer medications by a variety of routes and perform venipuncture.
Familiarity with radiography and patient positioning.
Knowledge of basic veterinary anatomy and animal restraint.
Ability to work effectively on a team, communicate openly, receive feedback, learn, and follow instructions.
Knowledge of animal behavior, anatomy, and common diseases.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Dependability and punctuality.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Commitment to animal wellbeing, professional ethics, and continued learning.

Nice To Haves

Licensed or registered veterinary technician (LVT/RVT) credential.
Familiarity with anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery.
Experience preparing animals for surgery and assisting with surgical procedures.
Ability to triage incoming patients and critical cases.
Experience taking radiographs and transmitting cases for specialist referral.
Knowledge of anesthesia safety protocols.
Dental prophylaxis skills and experience with dental radiographs.
Ability to calculate drug dosages.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians and licensed technicians in providing primary, surgical, critical, and emergency medical care to animals.
Record accurate vital signs, weights, and patient histories.
Perform routine procedures, including vaccinations and blood draws, as directed by veterinarians.
Collect laboratory specimens and prepare appropriate tests.
Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians, and fill prescriptions properly.
Maintain clean examination and medical facilities and medical equipment.
Provide compassionate care to clients and pets, handling animals with patience and empathy.
Prepare animals for surgery and assist during surgical procedures.
Triage incoming patients and critical cases.
Obtain radiographs using proper safety, collimation, and developing techniques, and transmit cases for specialist referral as needed.
Follow safety protocols for anesthesia administration and maintenance.
Perform dental prophylaxis and use and maintain dental tools properly; take dental radiographs.
Calculate drug dosages.
Communicate effectively with the team and clients and maintain medical records proficiently.
Participate in rotating on-call weekend care for hospitalized or boarding pets requiring medication.