VCA Animal Hospitals·Montgomery, Alabama
Provide compassionate care and safety for patients during overnight emergency shifts in a fast-paced ER environment. Perform clinical tasks including anesthesia monitoring, radiology, laboratory work, and surgical assistance.
VCA Carriage Hills Animal Hospital has an immediate opening for a full time Veterinary Assistant - Overnight Shifts!
Hospital website: https://vcahospitals.com/carriage-hills Location: 3200 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116 Compensation: The pay range for this position is $17-$20/hr Schedule: 3 nights a week Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8p-8a About Us VCA Carriage Hills has a longstanding reputation in the River Region as a provider of quality veterinary services in a friendly and compassionate atmosphere.
We see multi-trauma, critical cases in our hospital.
If you want to increase or hone your emergency skills, come see if VCA Carriage Hill is a fit for you.
Our practice is known for quality veterinary care due to the range of services offered and our efforts to fill the area’s need for specialty services.
We have 8 full/time doctors.
We are a 24-hour emergency and referral hospital with services including wellness care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, ultrasound, digital x-rays, endoscopy, oncology, internal medicine, boarding, and grooming.
We also offer cancer treatment, orthopedic care, neurosurgical care, and critical care.
Check out our website here: www.vcahospitals.com/carriage-hills Why VCA We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development.
VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer.
We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.
We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
Career Support Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community Advancement and leadership opportunities Internal CE and development opportunities Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more Health & Well Being Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year) Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program Access to Headspace app Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay Paid parental leave Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services Growing network of onsite social workers Other Perks Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
401(k) retirement plan with company match Referral bonus opportunities Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication Why We Want You!
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our dedicated ER team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in veterinary critical care and a passion for providing exceptional patient care.
You will play a crucial role in our fast-paced ER, ensuring the safety and comfort of our patients during our emergency overnight hours.
The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Radiology Laboratory work Venipuncture Catheter placement Pharmacy Patient recovery Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals Interested?
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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.
Seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician or Assistant with a strong background in veterinary critical care. Candidates must be able to perform patient assessments, venipuncture, and catheter placement.
Market context
Dental roles in Alabama typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who are licensed to practice in the state and able to combine clinical skill with strong patient communication. New graduates may still be considered, which can broaden opportunities for early-career applicants. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Alabama licensure status and prepare examples of teamwork and patient interaction before applying.