Veterinary Technician

Animal Medical Center (Tuscaloosa, AL)

Job Description

Animal Medical Center is looking for experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our team.  We are a high volume small animal practice, located in Tuscaloosa, AL.  Live and work in the home of the Crimson Tide!  In addition to the nightlife of a college town, Tuscaloosa offers scenic hiking opportunities, concerts at the Amphitheater, excellent schools, and we are just a few hours from world class Gulf Coast beaches.  

We are a 4-doctor practice that offers small animal medicine, surgery, dentistry with dental x-ray, behavior consultations, and other veterinary services including care for small mammals. At AMC, we encourage our staff to progress clinically through continual education and training while working with our exceptional veterinarians.   Our team is dedicated to offering excellent care for our patients with a Fear Free approach.    

Qualifications: Veterinary Technician - Licensed. The right candidate must possess a pleasant professional attitude as well as a strong desire to learn and master nursing techniques. They must be self-motivated, a team player, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be comfortable multi-tasking and possess the ability to think and act both quickly and independently. Excellent client communication and patient-care skills are required.

Job duties include, but are not limited to: triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging including dental radiographs, management and nursing care of hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of enteral and parenteral medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.   Animal Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free workplace.  Pre-employment drug screen required. 

Benefits Include (but not limited to):

·         Comprehensive Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision

·         Staff bonus program

·         Uniforms

·         Paid Vacation and Holidays

·         Employee Pet Discounts

·         Tuition assistance to pursue veterinary technician licensing

To Apply: Please email your resume to Teresa.Price@nva.com

To learn more about our hospital, check out our website: www.animalmedicalcenteroftuscaloosa.com


National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com. 

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.