Compassionate Vet Assistant — Full-Time Growth

Brentwood Vet; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption,

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support — Calm app

CE stipends and career development

Grant Circle — relief fund for team

Local hospital culture backed by nat’l

Job summary

Brentwood Veterinary Clinic in Brentwood, Tennessee is seeking a Full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, equipment care, patient handling, and clerical work. You will assist during examinations, help with treatments, and maintain clean and safe hospital conditions.

The role emphasizes a Culture of Care, teamwork, and professional growth, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid leave, pet discounts, and ongoing training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a veterinary environment.
• Equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and assist veterinarians and technicians.
• Greet patients and owners, weigh patients and record vital signs on arrival.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medications as directed by licensed staff.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with administration of medications or patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment and monitoring devices.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain documentation, and secure controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed and record appetites.
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans.
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital and kennels; handle chemicals safely.
• Bath and groom patients staying overnight; ensure clean release.
• Adhere to safety and wellness regulations; carry out written and oral directions.
• Maintain accurate medical records; show up for full-time shifts.
• Promote hospital products and services; respond promptly to directions from DVM/LVT.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management; may assist in various specialty areas

Skills

Experience in veterinary environment

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brentwood Veterinary Clinic in Brentwood, Tennessee is seeking a Full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, equipment care, patient handling, and clerical work. You will assist during examinations, help with treatments, and maintain clean and safe hospital conditions.

The role emphasizes a Culture of Care, teamwork, and professional growth, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid leave, pet discounts, and ongoing training