Compassionate Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Support

Tiny Town Animal Clinic; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is seeking a veterinary assistant to provide essential support across departments, ensuring exceptional client and patient care. You will assist with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain inventory, restrain animals as needed, and help with diagnostic tests under supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, physical stamina, and compassion for animals. NVA offers a broad network and resources to support care across locations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle them when stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet physical demands: lifting up to 40 lbs, restraining animals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets; aid in post-surgery care.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aid with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision.
• Feeding and bathing animals.
• Answer phones and assist clients with their pets.

Skills

Animal handling

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is seeking a veterinary assistant to provide essential support across departments, ensuring exceptional client and patient care. You will assist with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain inventory, restrain animals as needed, and help with diagnostic tests under supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, physical stamina, and compassion for animals. NVA offers a broad network and resources to support care across locations.