Overnight Veterinary Triage Assistant — ER Care

Innovetive PetCare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Innovetive PetCare’s Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a Veterinary Outpatient Triage Assistant for the Monday–Thursday 9:00 PM–7:00 AM shift. You’ll triage emergency patients, take histories, and assist in a fast-paced, 24‑hour veterinary hospital with a team of experienced professionals.

This role welcomes veterinary assistants or new entrants to emergency medicine. Training is available, with emphasis on compassionate patient care, teamwork, and professional growth

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to train and grow in emergency veterinary medicine.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and genuine care for animals.

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 and procedures.
• Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and patient care.
• Prepare and dispense medications as directed.
• Monitor and support patients throughout their visit.
• Communicate with pet owners with compassionate, professional service.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment areas and equipment.

Skills

Triage patients

Vital signs

History documentation

Client communication

Team collaboration

Empathy

Job description

Innovetive PetCare’s Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a Veterinary Outpatient Triage Assistant for the Monday–Thursday 9:00 PM–7:00 AM shift. You’ll triage emergency patients, take histories, and assist in a fast-paced, 24‑hour veterinary hospital with a team of experienced professionals.

This role welcomes veterinary assistants or new entrants to emergency medicine. Training is available, with emphasis on compassionate patient care, teamwork, and professional growth