Veterinary Assistant
Alliance Animal Health•East Ridge, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
East Ridge Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide hands-on patient care from intake through recovery as part of a compassionate, fast-paced team. The position also requires some receptionist shifts. The work can be messy and physically demanding and may involve odors, noise, and potential exposure to bites, scratches, and contagious conditions. The hospital offers hands-on training, virtual learning, and ongoing development opportunities.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience.
- Reliable, positive team player with a strong work ethic.
- Punctual and ready to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and a focus on excellent client service.
- Ability to accurately interpret medical records and capture patient history.
- Working knowledge of preventative care, surgery support, and hospital flow.
- Confident, low-stress animal handling and restraint skills.
- Experience collecting and processing blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
- Comfortable assisting with radiographs.
- Self-motivated and eager to keep learning and growing.
- Open to feedback and committed to team efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Assist with animal restraint, triage, and patient care.
- Collect lab samples and support diagnostic imaging.
- Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients.
- Administer medications and assist in surgery and anesthesia.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners.
- Work some receptionist shifts.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Liability insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Life and supplemental insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
- Paid bereavement program
- Paid parental leave program
- Competitive compensation
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles
- Tuition reimbursement for an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Career development opportunities
- Referral bonus program for most positions
- Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
