Part-Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health is hiring a part-time Veterinary Assistant for weekend hours in Germantown. This role involves pet restraint, triage of patients, and management of medical cases, ensuring quality veterinary care in a state-of-the-art facility.

The ideal candidate will have at least a year of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. The position also offers comprehensive benefits for all employees including health, dental, and 401k options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience is required.
• Compassionate and calm team-player with strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and properly restrain pets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurse medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and assist in surgeries.

Skills

Pet restraint

Triage incoming patients

Collection and analysis of lab samples

Diagnostic imaging

Effective communication of treatment plans with clients

Anesthetic management

Job description

Job Summary

This position is a part-time position for weekend hours only.

Pet accidents, illnesses, and injuries are all unfortunate and seem to always happen at the worst of times when primary care veterinarians are either closed or too busy to see the pet. For these reasons, we are excited to announce that our new Priority Pet Urgent Care of Germantown is now open! We are available for urgent care pet needs 7 days a week from 2pm – 10pm.

We’re looking to hire a passionate and motivated veterinary assistant to ensure the highest quality of medicine is provided. Our new building and state‑of‑the‑art equipment will provide our teams the space and tools they’ll need to deliver the best in service and medicine for our community!

Job Duties

• Pet restraint
• Triage incoming patients
• Collection and analysis of lab samples
• Diagnostic imaging
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
• Administration of medications
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
• Surgical preparation and assistance
• Anesthetic management

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands‑on, interactive training and continuing development.

Requirements

• Minimum 1‑year experience (required)
• Weekend availability is a requirement
• Compassionate and calm team‑player
• Ability to multi‑task
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to properly restrain pets
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus
• Self‑starter with the desire to continue to advance knowledge and skillset

Pay Range

$17 - $20/hr depending on experience level

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401k matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/