Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Growth & Benefits

PetVet Care Centers; Tennessee; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Wellbeing resources

CE stipends

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers is seeking a Veterinary Assistant at Hohenwald Animal Hospital in Tennessee. You will support veterinarians and technicians, handle animal care tasks, assist with medical procedures, maintain records, and ensure a safe, clean hospital environment.

The role requires comfort with dogs and cats, the ability to lift and move equipment, and a willingness to work a schedule including weekends. Experience in a veterinary setting and Avimark knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• Must be comfortable around dogs and cats.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and odors.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet clients and their pets and record vital signs.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and medications.
• calmly soothe anxious patients and restrain as directed.
• Perform laboratory tests and radiographs.
• Maintain medical records and ensure accurate documentation.
• Keep hospital areas clean and safe; operate equipment.

Skills

Lifting

Animal handling

Patient care

Teamwork

Tools

Avimark

Job description

PetVet Care Centers is seeking a Veterinary Assistant at Hohenwald Animal Hospital in Tennessee. You will support veterinarians and technicians, handle animal care tasks, assist with medical procedures, maintain records, and ensure a safe, clean hospital environment.

The role requires comfort with dogs and cats, the ability to lift and move equipment, and a willingness to work a schedule including weekends. Experience in a veterinary setting and Avimark knowledge are a plus.