Veterinary Technician

Company Description At Animal Medical Center in Brookhaven, Mississippi, we’re passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care for animals of all shapes and sizes. As a mixed animal veterinary practice, we primarily care for companion animals while also serving local farms and large-animal patients. Our goal is to combine medical knowledge, experience, and modern veterinary care to provide the best possible outcomes for every patient. Our experienced team includes three full-time veterinarians, three Certified Veterinary Technicians, four animal caretakers, and three receptionists who work together to create a supportive, team-oriented environment. As a Veterinarian Technician, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals while gaining exposure to a wide variety of cases. This is a great opportunity for a Veterinarian Technician who enjoys a hands-on role, appreciates variety, and wants to continue developing their veterinary skills. Whether you’re passionate about preventive care, surgery, diagnostics, anesthesia, or hospitalized patient care, you’ll have opportunities to expand your knowledge through hands-on and interactive training. To learn more click here! Job Description What You’ll Do As a Veterinarian Technician, you’ll support our doctors and veterinary team throughout the patient care process. Responsibilities may include: Safely restraining veterinary patients using low-stress handling techniques Triaging incoming patients and supporting efficient hospital flow Collecting and processing blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples Setting up and processing laboratory tests Obtaining accurate medical histories and maintaining veterinary medical records Assisting with diagnostic imaging and positioning patients for radiographs Dental radiograph experience is a plus Providing nursing care and monitoring hospitalized veterinary patients Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team Preparing patients for surgery and assisting with veterinary surgical procedures Monitoring patients during anesthesia and recovery Communicating treatment plans and care instructions clearly with clients Supporting veterinarians and other veterinary team members in providing compassionate patient care Qualifications What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a Veterinarian Technician who brings a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and genuine passion for veterinary medicine. You’ll be a great fit if you’re dependable, communicate well, enjoy working as part of a team, and are eager to keep learning. Ideal candidates will have: At least 1 year of veterinary experience preferred CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials are a plus Weekend availability Exceptional customer service and communication skills Knowledge of preventive care, surgical procedures, and veterinary hospital flow Strong animal restraint and low-stress handling skills Experience with laboratory sample collection and processing Experience positioning and capturing radiographs Anesthesia and surgical monitoring experience Accurate medical record documentation skills A self-starter mindset and desire to advance your veterinary knowledge and skillset The ability to receive and apply constructive feedback professionally As a Veterinarian Technician at Animal Medical Center, you’ll be part of a veterinary team that values collaboration, continued learning, and compassionate care. Our mixed-animal environment offers the chance to build a diverse skill set while making a meaningful difference for pets, farm animals, and their families. This position requires the ability to work around unpleasant odors and noises and may involve exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. If you’re ready to grow your veterinary career in a practice where every day brings something different, we’d love to meet you! Additional Information 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 pre-employment screening. *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/.