Veterinary Technician Assistant

Alliance Animal Health

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Pelahatchie, MS, us on site Until 8/26/2026 2+ years exp First posted June 27, 2026 Last posted June 27, 2026
Job description

Crooked Creek Animal Hospital is more than just a place of veterinary care—it's a community dedicated to strengthening the human-animal bond through compassion, integrity, and excellence. Our mission is to deliver veterinary services with a forward-thinking approach that anticipates and meets the evolving needs of both our patients and clients.

We believe in vision—staying ahead with progressive, patient-focused care. We practice excellence in every procedure, consultation, and interaction, ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of veterinary medicine. Most importantly, we earn our clients' trust by being transparent, dependable, and deeply committed to the wellbeing of their animals.

As a part of the Crooked Creek team, you’ll join a culture that strives to exceed expectations, fosters professional growth, and values the meaningful relationships we build with our clients and their pets.

Our hours of operation are:

  • Monday - Friday: 7:30am-5:30pm
  • Saturday: 8:00am-10:00am*
    • Lobby services and boarding pick-up/drop off only
  • Sunday: Closed

To learn more, visit our website! Crooked Creek Animal Hospital 

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We’re looking for:

  • An experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant with a minimum of 2-years experience preferred.
  • Experience working with large animals is a plus, but is not required.
  • Compassionate and calm team player.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Must be able to properly restrain pets.
  • Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
  • Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
  • Paid Bereavement Program 
  • Paid Parental Leave Program  
  • Competitive Compensation  
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program 
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full-time employment status vs part-time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

About this role

Summary

Assist veterinary team with pet restraint, lab work, imaging, and patient care.

Job title

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Experience level

2+ years preferred

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

veterinary care

Location requirements

Pelahatchie, MS, US; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pet restraintsample collectionmedical historieslaboratory testsradiographs

Preferred skills

anesthesia monitoringlarge animal experiencehospital management

Specializations

pet restraintlab samplesdiagnostic imagingmedical care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Pelahatchie, MS, USA

On-site City