Veterinary Technician

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Experienced Assistant – Valley Animal Hospital | Huntsville, AL

📍7535 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802

Are you an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who thrives in a team-first, culture-driven environment? Do you love supporting your teammates as much as your patients? Ready to grow your career in a hospital where education, collaboration, and fun are woven into the fabric of every day?

Valley Animal Hospital & Pet Resort in Huntsville, AL, is calling your name.

About Us

For over 30 years, we've been proudly caring for the pets of Huntsville, earning a reputation for excellence, compassion, and innovation. With AAHA Accreditation, Fear Free practices, and recognition as a Cat-Friendly Practice by the AAFP, our 7-doctor hospital delivers cutting-edge care while treating every pet like family.

We operate out of two beautiful buildings, a full-service hospital and a brand-new state-of-the-art wellness center. We offer a full range of services from routine care to surgery, dentals, and advanced diagnostics. Our Pet Resort and Dog Day Camp bring the fun, with camper birthday parties, pool days, and more!

Tired of the repetitive routine general practice but not looking for the grueling overnight shifts? Welcome to the middle ground where you will handle the "see-it-today" cases with efficiency and empathy.

What Makes Us Different

• Culture is Paramount: Our leadership team is laser-focused on fostering a healthy, positive culture. We care deeply about the vibe in our hospital and want to know: What does a positive culture mean to YOU? And more importantly, how do you contribute to one?
• Teamwork Is Everything: Open communication, having each other’s backs, and celebrating wins together, that’s how we roll.
• We Love to Teach: Our doctors are committed educators who love helping our technicians grow. We support career development, CE, and continual learning.
• We Make Work Fun: Dog Day camp, camper pool parties & birthdays, and every-other-month team meetings that feel engaging—because when we laugh together, we work better together.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Experienced Assistant with at least 2 years of experience in general practice. You’re reliable, passionate, and seasoned in:

• Inpatient & outpatient care
  • Phlebotomy, Radiology
• Surgical prep, anesthesia, and recovery
• Dentistry and dental radiographs
• Client education and team collaboration
  • clearly communicating with clients and working closely with DVMs

You bring more than skills, you bring heart, initiative, and a team-first mindset. You're ready to join a hospital where culture matters just as much as credentials.

Schedule & Benefits

• Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts (1 Saturday/month), closed on Sunday
• Compensation: starting at $19
• Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Sick time off
• Growth
  • CE allowance
  • License reimbursement
• Perks
  • Uniform allowance
  • Generous pet care discounts

Ready to join a team where you’re not just another tech, but a valued teammate?

Contact Information: Ashley Calixto, Hospital Manger; 256-881-8899

For more information about our hospital, please visit https://www.thevalleyvets.net.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.