Veterinary Assistant - Emergency
VCA Animal Hospitals•Chattanooga, TN
•$18 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
Seeking an experienced Veterinary assistant to join the team at VCA RIVER, an AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty animal hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This role supports the 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care service by providing care, diagnostics, and treatments for patients. The hospital is home to a wonderful team of specialists, technicians, and support staff, offering services including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Physical Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Imaging, and 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary assistant
Responsibilities
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and care
- Lab sample collection and processing
- Pharmacy and medication administration
- Diagnostic imaging
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Medical recordkeeping
Benefits
- Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Employer-paid short term disability insurance and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k) with matching
- CE allowance for full time credentialed technicians
- Tuition support and sponsorships for veterinary technology AAS, BAS completion and more
- Vet tech license reimbursement
- Free wellness and self-care resources
- Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Competitive compensation
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
