VCA Animal Hospitals·Birmingham, Alabama
The Veterinary Assistant will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients. The mission is to win client confidence by delivering an outstanding experience to enable exceptional patient care.
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
The ideal candidate should share a commitment to excellence and collaboration, utilizing existing knowledge in areas like patient care, client education, pharmacy administration, lab sample processing, and medical recordkeeping. Experience is valued to apply the time and talent invested in gaining necessary skills.
Market context
Veterinary assistant openings in Alabama are often tied to steady demand in clinics that need support with patient flow, lab work, and anesthesia monitoring. Competition can be stronger for candidates with prior veterinary experience, solid communication, and multitasking skills, especially when pet restraint and sample collection are listed as preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on clinic experience and readiness to support both technical and front-line tasks.