Experienced Veterinary Assistant

PriorityPet Urgent Care; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Vision insurance

Liability coverage

401k & 401K matching program

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA

FSA

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join a brand-new state-of-the-art clinic. Responsibilities include restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, and assisting with anesthesia and surgical procedures.

Evening and weekend shifts are required; ER/urgent care experience is appreciated but not mandatory. A supportive environment offers growth and development opportunities within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional veterinary experience required.
• ER or Urgent Care experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Evening and weekend shift availability.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to advance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples, perform radiographs and diagnostic imaging.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia monitoring; provide nursing care and communicate treatment plans to clients.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification (preferred)

Job description

Company Description

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce the

Company Description

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce the brand new Priority Pet Urgent Care state of the art clinic here in Knoxville, TN opening in late October 2026!

We’ll be available for urgent care pet needs every day from 4 pm – 12 midnight. We are eager and ready to serve the local community and their pets and are currently looking for veterinary technicians and assistants to build our medical care team!

The Priority Pet Urgent Care mission is committed to providing easy-to-access quality care with a promise to our clients that their pets are our priority. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

We look forward to connecting!

To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypeturgentcare.com

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of 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, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year professional experience required.
• Previous experience in ER or Urgent Care is preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Evening and weekend shift availability.
• Compassionate and calm team player.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• 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
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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/