Outpatient Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time Weekends

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible schedules

401(k) with company match

Career development and training

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant or Technician. This role involves supporting outpatient appointments and specialty procedures in a fast-paced clinical environment. You'll work closely with veterinarians to provide high-level patient care and ensure efficient patient flow.

We offer competitive pay ranging from $18.00 to $25.00 hourly, along with benefits like PTO and health insurance. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of clinical experience and a passion for veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of veterinary clinical experience required.
• Experience in emergency, specialty, surgery, or anesthesia preferred.
• Strong technical and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Support outpatient appointments, surgical procedures, and specialty cases.
• Perform diagnostics including venipuncture and laboratory tests.
• Assist with anesthesia induction and monitoring.

Skills

Veterinary clinical experience

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Compassionate client communication

Job description

Specialty & Surgical Services | Veterinary Specialty Hospital Jobs | Chattanooga, TN

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician looking to grow your career in specialty veterinary medicine? Do you enjoy high‑level patient care, collaborative teamwork, and working in a fast‑paced clinical environment with advanced medical cases?

Department

Veterinary Assistants

Location

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Compensation

USD $18.00 – $25.00 / hour

About AESC Chattanooga

AESC Chattanooga is East Tennessee’s premier provider of 24‑hour emergency and specialty veterinary care, offering:

• Emergency & Critical Care
• Surgery
• Oncology
• Internal Medicine

Our modern, fully equipped veterinary hospital is supported by a compassionate and highly skilled team dedicated to exceptional medicine and client care. At AESC, we invest in our people because your growth and success matter here.

Schedule

Part‑Time Weekend Schedule – Saturday & Sunday | 4:00 PM – 4:00 AM

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

As an Outpatient Veterinary Assistant or Technician, you will play a key role in supporting scheduled outpatient appointments, specialty procedures, and surgical cases. You’ll work closely with veterinarians, credentialed technicians, and specialty teams to ensure efficient patient flow, exceptional medical care, and clear client communication.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and credentialed technicians with outpatient, surgical, and specialty cases
• Assist with patient intake, history collection, and outpatient procedures
• Perform diagnostics including:
  • Venipuncture and laboratory sample preparation
  • Radiographs
  • Urinalysis, fecal analysis, cytology, and bloodwork
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide post‑operative care
• Administer medications via IV, SQ, IM, and PO routes
• Monitor patient vitals and comfort during procedures
• Provide compassionate client communication and education
• Accurately dispense prescribed medications
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment and outpatient areas
• Collaborate closely with emergency and specialty teams to support continuity of care

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of 2 years of veterinary clinical experience required
• Experience in emergency, specialty, surgery, anesthesia, or advanced general practice strongly preferred
• Strong technical and patient care skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast‑paced veterinary environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn
• Passion for delivering exceptional veterinary medicine and patient care

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401(k) with company match
• Career development and training