Veterinary Technician

Central Baldwin Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing small animal practice in Robertsdale, Alabama. Our two-doctor hospital provides compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to dogs and cats, with plans to welcome additional doctors in the near future.

About Central Baldwin Veterinary Hospital

Located in Robertsdale in the heart of Baldwin County, Central Baldwin Veterinary Hospital is a small animal practice focused on providing excellent veterinary medicine and a positive experience for pets and their families. This is an exciting time to join our hospital. We're growing, implementing positive changes, and intentionally building a culture centered around teamwork, communication, support, and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
• Collect patient histories and obtain vital signs
• Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats
• Assist with sample collection and laboratory diagnostics based on experience and permitted scope
• Support digital radiography and diagnostic procedures
• Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures
• Provide nursing support to hospitalized and post-operative patients
• Administer medications and treatments under appropriate veterinary supervision
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and patient spaces clean and organized
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with pet owners
• Support boarding and hospitalized patients during scheduled weekend rotations

Requirements

• Previous veterinary hospital experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on clinical Veterinary Assistant experience preferred
• Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) are also encouraged to apply
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills
• Comfortable working in a busy veterinary hospital environment
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Dependable and adaptable
• Strong client service and communication skills
• Compassionate approach to patient care
• Willingness to jump in and support the team wherever needed
• Comfortable working in an evolving hospital where processes and responsibilities may continue to grow

We're especially interested in someone who wants to grow with the hospital and contribute to where we're headed.

Schedule

• Full-Time and Part-Time scheduling options
• Typically four 10-hour shifts
• Weekend rotations required for boarding and hospitalized patient care
• Schedule based on hospital and patient-care needs

Benefits

We're building something we're proud of at Central Baldwin Veterinary Hospital. As our practice grows, we're focused not only on providing excellent veterinary medicine but also on creating a workplace where people communicate, support one another, contribute ideas, and feel heard. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with our doctors, continue building your veterinary skills, and play an active role in strengthening our hospital culture.