Fear-Free Veterinary Technician — Growth, CE, and PTO

Vetopia Animal Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance reimbursement

CE allowance

Scrub allowance

Employee discount

Fear-Free certification covered

Meaningful voice in practice

Job summary

Vetopia Animal Health in Hixson, TN is hiring a Veterinary Technician to support medical excellence and daily hospital flow. This full-time position offers hands-on clinical responsibilities, client communication, and collaborative teamwork.

You will perform IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, dental cleanings, file medical records, and educate clients while maintaining a Fear-Free, patient-centered approach. Licensure welcome but not required; 2+ years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on veterinary clinical experience.
• Solid technical foundation with room to grow.
• Clear, respectful, and proactive communicator.
• Comfortable with collaborative decision-making and accountability.
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Accountable, emotionally mature, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• IV catheter placement, venipuncture, blood draws (preferred but not required).
• Anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Dental cleanings and radiography.
• Diagnostic testing and patient preparation.
• Fear-Free handling and patient comfort.
• Maintain accurate medical history and documentation.
• Support client education.
• Room turnover — cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms between patients to prevent the spread of contagious disease.
• Phone triage — assess symptom descriptions from pet owners and determine whether a situation requires emergency care, a same-day visit, or a scheduled appointment.
• Medical questions — answer questions about symptoms, dietary needs, and general animal care within your scope.
• Medication and aftercare — explain how to administer prescriptions at home and relay post-operative care instructions.
• Client follow-ups — check in on hospitalized or recovering patients to monitor progress and flag concerns to the veterinarian.
• Doctor communication — triage incoming questions and elevate complex, diagnosis-dependent, or urgent inquiries directly to the veterinarian.
• Scheduling — book appointments, surgeries, and specialized visits.
• Prescription refills — process refill requests and confirm veterinarian approval before release.
• Documentation — accurately log call details into the patient's medical record, which serves as a legal document for the practice.
• Support daily workflow planning and task coordination.
• Anticipate needs during busy periods.
• Collaborate closely with team members.
• Open to learning and skill development.
• Receptive to feedback and mentorship.
• Demonstrate dedication to advancing clinical skills.
• Demonstrate approachability and professionalism.
• Maintain open body language, eye contact, and a positive tone.
• Greet teammates and contribute to a welcoming environment.
• Contribute to a culture of openness, trust, respect, and clear communication.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Communication

Team player

Feedback oriented

Accountable

Job description

Vetopia Animal Health in Hixson, TN is hiring a Veterinary Technician to support medical excellence and daily hospital flow. This full-time position offers hands-on clinical responsibilities, client communication, and collaborative teamwork.

You will perform IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, dental cleanings, file medical records, and educate clients while maintaining a Fear-Free, patient-centered approach. Licensure welcome but not required; 2+ years experience preferred.