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Veterinary Technician Jobs in Vestavia Hills, AL
Make a Bigger Difference Every Day
You became a veterinary technician because you wanted to make an impact—not simply assist with appointments.
At Advanced Veterinary Care of Vestavia, you'll work alongside veterinarians who value your knowledge, trust your skills, and encourage you to practice at the top of your abilities. From anesthesia and surgery to diagnostics, dentistry, nursing care, and client education, you'll play an essential role in delivering exceptional medicine while continuing to grow your career.
Whether you're an experienced technician looking for your next opportunity or someone eager to continue learning in a collaborative environment, you'll find a supportive team that's invested in your success.
If you're looking for more than just your next job, we'd love to meet you.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Advanced Veterinary Care of Vestavia, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people.
We're a close-knit team that enjoys working together, supporting one another, and creating outstanding experiences for pets and their families. Every department—from our Client Service Representatives to our kennel team, assistants, technicians, and doctors—works together to provide compassionate care while building lasting relationships with our clients.
One of the accomplishments we're most proud of isn't just an award—it's our culture.
Along with being recognized as Vestavia's Best Animal Clinic and Vestavia's Best Pet Boarder & Trainer, we were honored to be nominated as Vestavia's Best Place to Work.
Although we didn't win that category, being nominated alongside major employers like Regions Bank meant the world to us. It reminded us that we've created something truly special—a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work, support one another, and feel appreciated.
When you join our team, you're joining more than a hospital.
You're joining a family that believes great medicine begins with great teamwork.
About Advanced Veterinary Care of Vestavia
Advanced Veterinary Care of Vestavia is a privately owned small animal hospital proudly serving pets and families throughout Vestavia Hills and the greater Birmingham area.
Our practice provides comprehensive veterinary care, including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, nursing care, and client education. We believe every patient deserves individualized, compassionate care, and every team member deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career.
Our technicians are trusted medical professionals whose knowledge and skills directly impact patient outcomes. We believe in utilizing our technicians to the fullest extent of their training while providing the mentorship, continuing education, and support they need to continue growing throughout their careers.
What You'll Do
As a Veterinary Technician, you'll be an essential part of our medical team and work alongside our veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Surgical assistance
- Anesthesia induction and monitoring
- Dental cleanings and radiographs
- Surgical preparation and recovery
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Patient nursing care
- Hospital treatments
- Client education
- Treatment planning
- Monitoring hospitalized patients
- Collaborating with doctors to deliver high-quality medical care
Every day brings new challenges, interesting cases, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets.
Practice at the Top of Your Skills
We believe veterinary technicians are highly skilled medical professionals—not just assistants.
That's why we encourage our technicians to utilize their education, technical abilities, and critical thinking skills every day.
You'll be trusted to:
- Take an active role in anesthesia and surgery
- Perform laboratory diagnostics
- Provide exceptional nursing care
- Educate and support clients
- Monitor hospitalized patients
- Collaborate with doctors on treatment plans
- Contribute ideas that improve patient care
Your knowledge is respected here, and your contributions truly matter.
A Collaborative Medical Team
One of the things our technicians appreciate most is the collaborative environment we've built.
Our doctors value the experience and insight our technicians bring to each case. Communication is open, ideas are welcomed, and teamwork is simply how we operate.
Whether you're helping with a complex surgery, discussing treatment options, or supporting a hospitalized patient, you'll be surrounded by teammates who are willing to jump in, share knowledge, and help each other succeed.
That's the kind of culture we're proud to be known for.
Grow Your Career with Us
Veterinary medicine is always evolving, and we believe your career should continue evolving too.
We support our technicians through:
- Continuing Education opportunities
- Mentorship from experienced team members
- Cross-training throughout the hospital
- Leadership development
- Opportunities to explore different areas of veterinary medicine
Whether your interests include surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, nursing, or leadership, we'll encourage you to continue building the career you want.
Who Thrives Here?
You'll likely love working here if you:
- Enjoy learning something new every day
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Think critically and enjoy solving problems
- Communicate well with teammates and clients
- Take pride in providing compassionate patient care
- Appreciate collaboration and teamwork
- Want to continue growing professionally
- Believe every patient deserves exceptional care
If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and enjoy working with people who genuinely support one another, you'll fit right in.
Benefits & Perks
We believe taking care of our employees is just as important as taking care of our patients.
Our benefits include:
- Paid Time Off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- Simple IRA with employer match
- Continuing education support
- Professional uniforms
- Employee pet discounts
- Leadership and career development opportunities
Most importantly, you'll become part of a workplace where you're respected, appreciated, and encouraged to build a long-term career.
Life in Vestavia Hills
Located in the heart of the Birmingham metropolitan area, Vestavia Hills offers an outstanding quality of life with beautiful parks, welcoming neighborhoods, excellent schools, shopping, and dining.
Whether you're exploring Birmingham after work or grabbing lunch with teammates at local favorites like Mark's Mart or IZ Café just steps from the hospital, you'll quickly discover why so many people love living and working here.
Ready to Build Your Future?
Finding the right veterinary hospital is about more than the medicine you practice.
It's about finding a team that values your skills, encourages your growth, and makes coming to work something you genuinely enjoy.
If you're looking for a hospital where your knowledge is respected, your career is supported, and your teammates feel like family, Advanced Veterinary Care of Vestavia may be exactly what you're looking for.
Come build a career where teamwork, compassion, and continuous learning are at the heart of everything we do. Your next opportunity starts here.
Apply today using our online application and discover why so many veterinary professionals are proud to call Advanced Veterinary Care of Vestavia home.