Veterinary Assistant

Company: Huntsville Animal Clinic
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

Love animals and want to make a difference in their lives? Huntsville Animal Clinic is on the lookout for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Huntsville, AL 35801. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll be a key player in providing top-notch care to our furry patients and their owners. What You'll Be Doing: Helping veterinarians with animal restraint during exams and procedures Getting surgical instruments and equipment ready for procedures Caring for small animals before, during, and after medical treatments Teaching clients about proper pet care and treatment plans Keeping an eye on anesthesia and patient vital signs during surgeries Using fear-free techniques to keep patients comfortable Performing laser therapy and assisting with surgical monitoring Giving fluid therapy and helping with patient recovery Using digital radiography and AVImark software for patient records Doing fecal flotation tests and heartworm tests Keeping kennel areas clean and helping with preventive care About Us: Huntsville Animal Clinic is a full-service animal hospital that handles both emergency cases and less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues. Lisa Jackson is experienced in all types of conditions and treatments. We strive to make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and a calm environment so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting their Huntsville veterinarian. We have plenty of resources for you to learn how to better care for your pets. Check out our articles and pet videos. The best veterinary care for animals involves ongoing nutrition and problem prevention. Have a question? Shoot us an email. Huntsville Veterinarian Clinic is easy to find, and you can get directions on our Contact Us page. You can also subscribe to our newsletter, tailored for Huntsville pet owners. In between vet visits, your pet can benefit from reading these free informative articles. At Huntsville Animal Clinic, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are. Our Commitment: At Huntsville Animal Clinic, we're dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to innovation and success. We encourage individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, and backgrounds to apply for this position. We're All About Equality: Huntsville Animal Clinic is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We're committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We won't stand for any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Perks: Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Vacation Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off Salary: $29,010.00 - $36,380.00 per year Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $29,010 - $36,380 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

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