Veterinary Assistant

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets is the leading provider for veterinary cardiac care across the nation, and we are growing!

Educational Assistance available for tuition and expenses incurred by veterinary assistants pursuing a credentialed veterinary technician degree through an AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician program.

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets Veterinary Assistant positions are ideal if…

… you want to join a growing company with expanding professional opportunities,

… you want to be part of an organization with many happy employees, as evidenced by our 80% retention rate (double the national average in the veterinary industry),

… you care about delivering exceptional customer service to pet families (99% of our clients would recommend us to a friend or family member),

… you want to work alongside the top nation’s leading cardiologists using state-of-the-art echocardiogram equipment,

… you want to earn a very competitive compensation package, with a clear quality of life balance.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, now is the time to consider CVCA as your new professional home. We are seeking professional, positive, high-energy, pet-loving teammates to join our team. Check us out at www.cvcavets.com.

Veterinary Assistant – Join Our Compassionate, Specialty Team!

We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital and help us deliver exceptional care to both patients and clients. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a board-certified cardiologist and a skilled, supportive team in a fast-paced, specialty practice environment.

In this role, you’ll provide hands-on support during appointments, procedures, and daily operations. You’ll assist with technical tasks, patient care, medical recordkeeping, and client communication—playing an essential role in ensuring the efficiency and success of our hospital. Your commitment to excellent service and animal care will be highly valued as you contribute to a seamless, compassionate experience for every pet and owner we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, professional care to clients and their pets

• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas to ensure cleanliness and readiness

• Accurately triage patients, collect physical histories, and take doppler blood pressure readings

• Prepare/dispense physical medications and/or written prescriptions

• Perform venipuncture, radiographs, electrocardiograms, and holter monitor placement/removal

• Assist with interventional procedures

• Ensure proper medical recordkeeping and documentation of patient care/client communications

• Communicate effectively with clients regarding discharge instructions, medication administration, and follow-up care

• Perform Client Service Representative tasks and responsibilites 

• Handle high volume of phone calls, emails, and faxes

• Relay pertinent information/messages to doctor and other techinical staff

• Maintain client invoices and collect payments

• Troubleshoot and maintain office and medical equipment

• Effectively communicate with partner hospitals and other pcDVM's

• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall hospital operations

Skills & Attributes

• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and their owners, even in high-stress situations

• Calm, composed, and efficient in medical emergencies and fast-paced settings

• Strong problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and multitasking abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication; accurate with grammar and spelling

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with good computer skills

• Adaptable and flexible with changing priorities and work environments

• Self-directed with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Strong sense of teamwork and professionalism in all interactions

• Comfortable with Clients Service Representative tasks 

Work Schedule

• 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts. No weekends. 

• Flexibility with work hours.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and carry animals up to 40 lbs (team lift for heavier animals)

• Frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, and standing for extended periods

• Potential exposure to noise, odors, animal waste, scratches, bites, and contagious diseases

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and positive team culture

• 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Veterinary Technician programs

• Ongoing Learning & Development programs to support your career growth

• Opportunities to assist in specialty procedures and work with cutting-edge equipment

Education, Experience & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician

• Proficient in basic computer operations, including:

  • Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets

  • Instant messaging and email platforms

  • Confident typing and keyboarding skills

  • Photo and PDF software (e.g., CutePDF)

If you're passionate about animal care and thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our veterinary team!

• Pay range of $18.00 - $22.00/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
• 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).

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