Rehabilitation Assistant/ Veterinary Assistant Position - Animal Medical Clinic, P.C.

Animal Medical Clinic proudly serves Huntsville and Madison. We take pride in providing our patients with the best care, doing everything in our hands for the health and safety of your Friend to family member. We work hard to make sure all your concerns and all your furry family members' needs are taken care of here at Animal Medical Clinic. We strive to keep each pet we care for the healthies they can be, and to reciprocate the unconditional love they give all of us. We are happy to serve the many pet parents and furry family members we take care of. Give us a call today or book an appointment online or stop on by. If you need any medications, toys, food, treats, and the gifts of extra love to give your pet delivered to your door visit our online pharmacy and get everything you need. Please know, to order medications and prescriptions diets we need to have seen your furry family member before hand.

We want to welcome you to AMC (Animal Medical Clinic). Are you interested in working in a fun and fast-paced general practice with rehabilitation, acupuncture and chiropractic services, weekends off, and no nights? Animal Medical Clinic (AMC), is a fast-growing hospital in Huntsville, AL that is looking to add a member to our team!

We are looking for a technician/assistant to work in our Canine Rehabilitation and Medical sides of the hospital. We are hiring for full time day shifts (4 days a week, 10-hour shifts) and have weekends off. No experience needed, we can help train.  Come work at a hospital where you can gain experience, have fun, and make a difference with the care we provide to animals and owners!

The Veterinary Canine Rehabilitation Technician/Assistant and Veterinary Assistant has responsibilities of a implementing therapy modalities (treatments) and treatments prescribed by the Rehabilitation Veterinarian to help patients’ recovery from injuries, some post-surgical procedures, diseases, illnesses, and other medical conditions that leaves a patient needing to improve in mobility, balance, and strengthening. In Addition to working alongside our team and Doctors to care for our furry friends in our general practice. 

Job Description (not limited to): 

• Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms
• Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecal
• Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members
• Help triage phone calls, appointments, or walk-ins, as necessary. Reviewing medical records as necessary to assist in those triages
• Perform appropriate patient restraint for examinations and procedures
• Becoming familiar with most major illnesses and the appropriate treatment
• Acquire, prepare, and ship laboratory specimens along with running automated CBCs, running various chemistries, and collect, evaluate, and report urinalysis results.
• General nursing care such as: accurately obtaining and assessing patient vitals (temperatures, pulses/heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, pain score, etc.), auscultation of the lungs, prepare and administer nutrition
• Perform general venipuncture, peripheral/central/arterial catheter placement and maintenance
• Induction, surgical skin preparation, monitor and recovery of surgical patients for minor or major surgical procedures
• Admitting and discharging patients, client communication and education, answering phone calls and scheduling appointments
• Cleaning, stocking, general organization, and maintenance of equipment and supplies

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate 
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Pay range of $12.00-$14.50/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) 
• Short Term Disability 
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth 
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).