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Outpatient Care Veterinary Technician
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Outpatient Care Veterinary Technician – Future Employment Opportunities
Animal Medical Center | Hattiesburg, MS
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE OPENINGS – NO CURRENT VACANCY
Are you a Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves client education, wellness care, and outpatient services? Do you enjoy working directly with pet owners, anticipating veterinarian needs, and helping create an exceptional patient and client experience?
Animal Medical Center of Hattiesburg is always interested in connecting with talented Veterinary Technicians who share our commitment to the GOLD STANDARD of veterinary medicine!
While we do not currently have an opening for an Outpatient Care Veterinary Technician (Room Technician), we are accepting applications from qualified candidates who would like to be considered for future opportunities.
We believe exceptional team members are worth getting to know before a position becomes available. If you're looking for a long-term career in a progressive veterinary hospital, we'd love to learn more about you!
Why Join Animal Medical Center?
- Hybrid, Progressive Hospital: We are a 24-hour veterinary facility offering general practice, emergency/urgent care, and specialty referrals.
- Technicians Utilized to Their Fullest Potential: Our technicians have opportunities to develop advanced skills, including blood banking, transfusions, oxygen therapy, ultrasound, chemotherapy, and more.
- Established Reputation: Animal Medical Center has proudly served the Hattiesburg community for over 50 years and is the oldest veterinary hospital in the area.
- Growth & Learning: We believe in progressive medicine, continuing education, and professional development.
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High Standards of Care: We are committed to providing exceptional patient care while exceeding our clients' expectations.
About the Role – Outpatient Care Veterinary Technician
Our Outpatient Care Veterinary Technicians play an essential role in keeping our exam rooms running efficiently while ensuring every patient receives excellent medical care and every client feels informed, supported, and valued.
This position is ideal for a technician who genuinely enjoys the exam room environment.
If you love wellness visits, sick patient care, client education, preventive medicine, and working closely with veterinarians, this may be the perfect long-term opportunity for you.
We are looking for technicians who understand that excellent outpatient care requires much more than technical skills. It requires communication, organization, initiative, compassion, and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with wellness exams, sick patient visits, follow-up appointments, and outpatient procedures
- Obtain accurate patient histories and vital signs and ensure medical records are complete
- Provide exceptional client education regarding preventive medicine, medications, diagnostics, and treatment recommendations
- Anticipate veterinarian needs and be prepared before entering the exam room
- Perform technical skills, including venipuncture, sample collection, diagnostic testing, and patient restraint
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure services and charges are documented appropriately
- Help maintain efficient patient flow and minimize unnecessary delays
- Communicate effectively with clients, veterinarians, and fellow team members
- Assist with patient care and other hospital responsibilities as needed
- Maintain clean, stocked, organized, and disinfected exam rooms
- Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and attention to detail during every client and patient interaction
What We're Looking For
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in Mississippi or eligible for certification preferred
- Veterinary technician experience, particularly in outpatient or general practice care, preferred
- Strong technical skills and a willingness to continue developing
- Excellent client communication and education skills
- Ability to multitask, anticipate needs, and manage time efficiently
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- A positive attitude and emotional intelligence
- Commitment to teamwork, accountability, and the GOLD STANDARD of veterinary medicine
Who Should Apply?
You'll thrive in this role if you:
- Love working in exam rooms and enjoy interacting with clients as much as caring for their pets
- Are passionate about preventive medicine, wellness care, and client education
- Enjoy a busy, fast-paced hospital where every day brings something different
- Take initiative rather than waiting to be told what needs to be done
- Can anticipate veterinarian needs and stay one step ahead
Understand the importance of accurate medical records, charge capture, and follow-through - Can manage multiple responsibilities without sacrificing patient care or client service
- Communicate clearly, professionally, and compassionately
- Are comfortable receiving feedback and continuously improving your skills
- Value teamwork and willingly assist other departments when needed
- Are dependable, accountable, and committed to maintaining high standards
- Are willing to work closing shifts and rotating weekends
- Want a long-term career in a progressive veterinary hospital
Who Should Not Apply?
This role may not be the right fit if you:
- Prefer working exclusively behind the scenes with limited client interaction
- Do not enjoy client education or discussing preventive care recommendations
- Prefer a slow-paced or highly predictable work environment
- Struggle with multitasking, organization, or time management
- Need constant direction rather than taking initiative
- Are uncomfortable receiving constructive feedback or being held accountable
- Do not enjoy working closely with veterinarians and other team members
- Are unwilling to assist outside your assigned area when patient care requires it
- Are unable or unwilling to work evenings or rotating weekends
- Are looking for a position with minimal responsibility or limited opportunities for growth
- Need an immediate opening rather than consideration for future employment
We are looking for team members who take pride in their work, support one another, and understand that exceptional veterinary medicine requires an exceptional team.
Anticipated Schedule for Future Openings
Future Outpatient Care Veterinary Technician opportunities may include:
- Weekday shifts: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Rotating weekends
- Holiday coverage as needed
Applicants must be willing and able to work closing shifts and rotating weekends.
Specific schedules will depend on future staffing needs and available positions.
Benefits for eligible full-time positions may include:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Uniform Discounts
- Vacation: 40 hours, beginning to accrue immediately
- Sick Pay: 24 hours
- Holiday Pay: 8 holidays
- Employee Pet Benefits
- Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
- License Reimbursement for Certified Veterinary Technicians
Interested in Joining Our Team in the Future?
Great veterinary teams don't happen by accident. They are built by finding the right people who share the same commitment to excellence.
Although we do not have an immediate opening for an Outpatient Care Veterinary Technician, we encourage skilled, dependable, and motivated individuals to apply for future consideration.
We are especially interested in technicians who love outpatient medicine, enjoy building relationships with clients, and want to grow professionally in a hospital that values high-quality veterinary care.
Applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates may be contacted as future positions become available.
Please understand that submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or future employment.
Learn more about our hospital: animal-er.com
Please note: Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to return status-update phone calls. We appreciate your interest in joining the Animal Medical Center team.
Compensation: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
