Nightshift Vet Triage Assistant – Emergency Care

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

401(k)

PTO

Continuing education

Career development

Team environment

Emergency vet work

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a Veterinary Triage Assistant for an overnight weekday shift (9:00 PM–7:00 AM). You will support the emergency team by triaging patients, documenting histories and vitals, and helping with diagnostics and patient care.

Previous veterinary experience is preferred but not required; training is provided. The role offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and a chance to grow in a fast-paced 24-hour emergency hospital with a

Qualifications

• Passionate about animal care and veterinary medicine.
• Interested in emergency veterinary medicine and critical care.
• Dependable and committed to providing excellent patient care.
• Able to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Compassionate and comfortable communicating with clients during difficult situations.
• Eager to learn new skills and grow professionally.
• Organized, attentive to detail, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working with dogs and cats of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming emergency veterinary patients and identify those requiring immediate attention
• Obtain and document patient histories and vital signs
• Safely restrain patients for examinations, diagnostics, and procedures
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with diagnostics, treatments, and patient care
• Prepare and dispense medications as directed
• Monitor and support patients throughout their visit
• Communicate with pet owners and provide compassionate, professional customer service
• Maintain clean, organized treatment and patient care areas

Skills

Animal care

Emergency medicine

Communication

Team player

Compassionate

Organized

Job description

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a Veterinary Triage Assistant for an overnight weekday shift (9:00 PM–7:00 AM). You will support the emergency team by triaging patients, documenting histories and vitals, and helping with diagnostics and patient care.

Previous veterinary experience is preferred but not required; training is provided. The role offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and a chance to grow in a fast-paced 24-hour emergency hospital with a