Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health•Nashville, TN

10d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Priority Pet Urgent Care of Hermitage is a new facility offering urgent care for pets 7 days a week from 2 pm to 12 am midnight. We are seeking experienced and compassionate Veterinary Assistants to provide high-quality medical care. Our new building and state-of-the-art equipment will support our team in delivering excellent service to the community.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant
Compassionate and calm team player
Ability to properly restrain pets
Ability to multi-task
Strong communication skills
Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in sample collection
Obtaining medical histories
Processing laboratory tests and radiographs
Anesthesia monitoring skills

Responsibilities

Pet restraint
Triage incoming patients
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Diagnostic imaging
Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
Administration of medications
Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
Surgical preparation and assistance
Anesthetic management

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Continuing Education Allowance
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses