Overview
B & A Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Boaz, Alabama. Our professional and courteous staff seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for our highly valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Our team’s top priorities are to treat our patients and to help educate our clients on all aspects of pet health and preventative care.
We are proud to serve the pets of Boaz, Albertville, Guntersville, Gadsden, AL, and the surrounding areas! Our hours of operation are: Monday - Friday: 7:30a - 5:30p Saturday: 8:00a - 1:00p *Open every other Saturday Sunday: Closed
Requirements
Company Description At B & A Animal Hospital our veterinarians and staff pride themselves in providing high-quality health care for our patients. We are dedicated to keeping our patients healthy and happy by providing comprehensive physical exams; internal parasite testing; heartworm and flea control; vaccination program; spay and neuter services; and specialized blood tests for all stages of life and more. To learn more about us click the link: B & A Animal Hospital *Fluent in Spanish and English preferred Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications We’re looking for: Prior experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician preferred. Experience in exam rooms, treatment area, surgery, dentals and their associated technical skills is preferred. Fluent in Spanish and English preferred Ability to create, monitor, and maintain detailed/accurate patient records. Proactive mindset, with a strong ability to anticipate our doctors' needs. An ability to effectively educate our clients about their pet’s health. Effective Communication Skills are Paramount Ability/Desire to Practice Stress-Free Pet Care Empathy and compassion for our patients and their owners is a must. We prefer a Registered or Licensed Veterinary Technician, however, a Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience and appropriate skill sets will be considered. Additional Information Pay: $10–$15/hour. Experience preferred, but not required. We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.