Experienced Veterinary Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Germantown is hiring veterinary assistants for a dynamic urgent-care team. You will greet clients, collect histories, restrain pets, and assist with in-house tests and radiographs while supporting the veterinary doctors and technicians throughout busy weekend shifts.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, clear client communication, and the opportunity to grow skills in anesthesia, imaging, and nursing support within a brand-new facility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as veterinary assistant in a professional animal-care setting.
• Reliable weekend availability and punctual shifts.
• Compassionate, calm teammate who can prioritize when multiple patients need attention.
• Confident with safe, low-stress pet handling and proper restraint.
• Strong client communication and ability to explain next steps clearly.
• Experience collecting samples, processing laboratory tests, or capturing radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
• A curious self-starter who welcomes coaching and wants to expand veterinary skills.
• Seeks mentorship or leadership opportunities in the future.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients, gather complete medical histories, and listen for details guiding care.
• Safely restrain pets and support timely triage of incoming patients.
• Collect blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other samples, then assist with in-house analysis.
• Position patients and help capture quality digital radiographs; support ultrasound and other workflows.
• Provide attentive nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Prepare and administer medications under supervision of the veterinary team.
• Set up procedures, prepare surgical areas, and assist during surgery.
• Support anesthesia preparation and monitoring according to training and competencies.
• Keep doctors, technicians, assistants, and pet families informed during fast-moving weekend shifts.

Skills

Client communication

Calm under pressure

Pet restraint

Safety protocols

Laboratory collection

Job description

**We are looking to fill both full-time and part-time positions**

It is Saturday evening when a family arrives with a dog who cannot stop limping. They are worried- their primary clinic is closed and they need someone who can turn a stressful moment into a clear next step. As a veterinary assistant at PriorityPet Urgent Care of Germantown, you help make that happen. Your calm restraint, careful observations, and reassuring communication give the doctor and technician team what they need to move quickly while helping a pet family feel supported from check-in through discharge.

PriorityPet fills the space between routine appointments and the emergency room, providing walk-in care for urgent, non-life-threatening needs when many primary practices are closed. Open seven days a week with evening and weekend hours, our Germantown hospital was designed around modern urgent care. You will work with in-house laboratory capabilities, digital radiology, ultrasound, and advanced surgical suites in a brand-new facility. Just as important, you will join a compassionate, collaborative veterinary team that shares information, jumps in for one another, and treats every pet as family. Clients describe the practice as a welcome resource for the community, and ourteam as attentive, timely, and compassionate.

This focused schedule can leave weekdays open for school, family, or other priorities. Here you will receive support from experienced doctors, skilled technicians, and fellow assistants, plus virtual and hands-on training that helps you master your role and prepare for your next move. As PriorityPet grows, team members can build advanced skills, mentor others, and explore leadership opportunities.

Job Description

• Welcome clients, gather complete medical histories, and listen for the details that help guide care.
• Safely restrain pets and support timely triage of incoming patients.
• Collect blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other samples, then assist with in-house analysis.
• Position patients and help capture quality digital radiographs; support ultrasound and other diagnostic workflows.
• Provide attentive nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying levels of stability.
• Prepare and administer medications under the direction of the veterinary team.
• Set up procedures, prepare surgical areas and instruments, and assist during surgery.
• Support anesthesia preparation and monitoring according to your training and demonstrated competencies.
• Keep doctors, technicians, assistants, and pet families informed during fast-moving weekend shifts.

The working environment may include noise, odors, animal waste, bites, scratches, and exposure to potentially contagious diseases. You should be comfortable following safety protocols, communicating treatment plans with clients, and working closely with doctors, technicians, and other support staff.

Qualifications

• An experienced veterinary assistant with at least twoyears in a professional animal-care setting.
• Reliable weekend availability and a consistent, punctual approach to scheduled shifts.
• A compassionate, calm teammate who can prioritize when several patients need attention.
• Confidence with safe, low-stress pet handling and proper restraint.
• Strong client communication skills and the judgment to explain next steps clearly.
• Experience collecting samples, processing laboratory tests, obtaining histories, or capturing radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
• A curious self-starter who welcomes coaching and wants to expand their veterinary skill set.
• A vet assistant who notices what the team needs, speaks up with ideas, and is interested in future mentorship or leadership.

Additional Information

**We are looking to fill both full-time and part-time positions**

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit:https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/