Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Branch's Veterinary Clinic - Tifton; Nashville (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands‑on and E‑training

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Branch's Veterinary Clinic - Nashville is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in a fast-paced animal hospital. The role involves restraining animals during exams, stocking exam and surgery rooms, sterilizing tools, and keeping equipment in good working order.

You will also communicate with clients and update patient files. The ideal candidate shows professionalism, dependability, and strong communication, with flexibility for weekends and the ability to work both

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience required.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• On-site presence is essential for patient care.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in examination and care of animals.
• Restrain animals during examinations when necessary.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Prior Customer Service Experience

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Job description

Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Branch's Veterinary Clinic - Nashville

Reporting To: Practice Manager

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands‑on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Be compassionate/caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well‑being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Benefits

• 401k Match
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands‑on and E‑training
• Professional growth opportunities