Veterinary Assistant - Best Friends Cookeville

Suveto • Cookeville, TN

2h

About The Position

Best Friends Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is seeking an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant in Cookeville, Tennessee. Veterinary Assistants support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in various areas of the hospital and provide professional, efficient service to clients. The position requires flexibility, compassion, a strong work ethic, excellent communication, teamwork, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Best Friends Veterinary Hospital uses outstanding equipment and strict safety protocols, and provides warm, empathetic care to clients and pets. The hospital team takes measures to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress for patients.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of Veterinary Assistant experience.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to safely and effectively handle and restrain animals.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist doctors during appointments.
• Take thorough client histories; perform physical assessments and legibly record observations in medical records.
• Educate clients about preventive healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
• Communicate patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Collect blood samples through venipuncture, perform in-house laboratory tests, prepare forms for outside laboratories, and call owners with results as requested by the veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor nursing care for hospitalized patients as requested by the veterinarian, including administering medications by all routes and monitoring patients.
• Admit and discharge patients according to hospital protocols and educate clients about admission and discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards, and other areas as requested.
• Use practice software to dispense veterinarian-approved medication and patient food; print treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, and x-ray and lab labels; and record client and doctor communications, among other directed tasks.
• Understand and enforce OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Pet care discounts.
• 401(k) with a true match up to 4%.
• Continuing education.
• VSOP® grants at no cost to full-time hospital team members; the plan tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED