Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Opportunity

Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital is committed to maintaining a local, small-town atmosphere that fosters trust and familiarity. We provide personalized and attentive care, ensuring that our clients feel as though their pet is our only patient. Building lifelong relationships with both our clients and their pets is something we truly value. From the moment a client walks through our doors, we want them to feel confident that their pet is receiving the best possible care. We understand that having a sick pet can be a scary and stressful experience for both the client and their pet. That's why we strive to make the experience as easy and comfortable as possible while delivering the necessary medical care. Establishing strong relationships with our clients is a top priority, and we place a high value on client education. We want our clients to understand the rationale behind our recommendations so that they can actively engage in the discussion about their pet's care. Our goal is to empower pet parents to take an active role in their pet's health and treatment plans. If you are looking to join a hospital with an exceptional doctor and a supportive team, where patient care is our top priority, we encourage you to apply today!

Role Summary

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.

Role Responsibilities / Qualifications

Responsibilities :

• 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

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About Southern Veterinary Partners

Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization lives within the dedicated teams in our 400+ local animal hospitals across 26 states. We were proudly certified in 2024 as a Most Loved Workplace in ten categories : LGBTQ+, Diversity, Women, CEO, Career Advancement, Veterans, Volunteering, Parents & Caregivers, Wellness, & Young Professionals. At SVP, our WAG valuesWork Together, Amaze, and Growdrive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun. Our mission is to amaze clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized experiences while inspiring teammates to go the extra mile, always finding ways to say "yes" and treating others as we would like to be treated. We constantly seek to improve, proactively pursuing knowledge, new client engagement methods, and leadership development, making it more than just a job, but a career. Our team's continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 10,000 teammates nationwide. The organization's success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #11 on Newsweek's "Most Loved Workplaces" list in 2024 and 2024-2025 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For Awards.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and teammates. We make employment decisions based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits.