Veterinary Assistant at Goodlettsville Animal Hospital

Goodlettsville Animal Hospital•Goodlettsville, TN

About The Position

Goodlettsville Animal Hospital is a well-established companion-animal practice with a five-doctor team, multiple exam rooms, a full laboratory and in-house pharmacy, digital radiology, and ultrasound. The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients about veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgery. Veterinary assistants typically work 10-hour shifts, with shorter shifts on Saturdays. The schedule requires availability across all hospital operating hours, every other Saturday, a rotating Sunday boarding-care shift, and at least one holiday shift per year. Sunday boarding-care duties include helping kennel staff feed and walk animals and clean boarding areas. The position requires compassionate, professional interactions with patients, clients, and teammates; effective communication and collaboration; active listening; and the ability to stay organized while managing multiple patients and clients. The pay range is USD $15.00–$18.00 per hour. Benefits may vary based on full- or part-time status and company policy.

Requirements

Ability to work weekends as required, including every other Saturday.
Availability to work across all operating hours, participate in a rotating Sunday boarding-care schedule, and work at least one holiday shift per year.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Nice To Haves

Previous veterinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
Assist with outpatient exams by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
Collect blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs while following proper safety procedures.
Handle and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
Interact warmly, courteously, and professionally with clients and compassionately with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
Assist kennel staff with feeding, walking, and cleaning boarding areas during rotating Sunday boarding-care shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.