Night Veterinary Triage Assistant for Emergency Care

AAVMP; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-matched 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Continuing education opportunities

Training and career development

Opportunities to learn from emergency/

emergency veterinary professionals

Collaborative team environment

Career in emergency veterinarymedicine

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Triage Assistant for a full-time, Monday-Thursday overnight schedule (9:00 PM–7:00 AM). You will help our emergency team quickly assess patients, document histories, restrain patients, and support clinicians in a fast-paced 24-hour hospital.

Previous veterinary experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with animal care and assisting in an emergency setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming emergency veterinary patients and identify those needing immediate attention.
• Obtain and document patient histories and vital signs.
• Safely restrain patients for examinations, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with diagnostics, treatments and patient care.
• Prepare and dispense medications as directed.
• Monitor and support patients throughout their visit.
• Communicate with pet owners with empathy and professionalism.

Skills

Triage

Vital signs

Patient handling

Communication

Education

Job description

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Triage Assistant for a full-time, Monday-Thursday overnight schedule (9:00 PM–7:00 AM). You will help our emergency team quickly assess patients, document histories, restrain patients, and support clinicians in a fast-paced 24-hour hospital.

Previous veterinary experience is preferred but not required.