Veterinary Assistant

Animal Care Center & Unleashed of Carters Creek • Columbia, TN

1d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care. The role offers variety across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. The assistant will support efficient workflows, assist veterinarians, provide safe patient handling, prepare patients and treatment areas, maintain medical records, communicate treatment information to clients, and help ensure a positive patient visit.

The hospital is a rapidly growing, six-doctor veterinary practice providing preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and advanced medical treatments. Its collaborative environment emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and opportunities for team members to continue developing their skills. The facility has digital X-ray, ultrasound, therapeutic laser therapy, and in-house laboratory equipment, and is adding digital dental radiography.

This is a flexible full-time position with either a 5/8 or 4/10 schedule. Availability is needed Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays. Compensation is listed as $15–$17.50 per hour in the schedule section; the posting’s pay range section lists $16–$17.50 USD. Individual pay depends on work location and job-related skills, experience, and education or training.

Requirements

• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to obtain patient histories, temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight, and assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures.
• Experience with basic restraint, oral medication administration, exam notes or scribing, and client communication and education.
• Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and accurate medical record documentation, with attention to detail while following established protocols.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Dependable, team-oriented work ethic.
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and safely restrain patients throughout the workday.
• Availability Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel, or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Build positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces.

Benefits

• Bonus package of up to $500 depending on experience.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law.
• Personal pet discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed