Part-Time Veterinary Assistant — Compassionate Care & Growth

Reelfoot Animal Hospital; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support (Calm app)

CE stipends and career development

Local hospital culture backed by local

Job summary

Reelfoot Animal Hospital in Union City, Tennessee, is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including cleaning equipment, feeding and grooming patients, preparing surgery areas, restraining animals, and performing clerical duties.

The successful candidate will provide compassionate care to all patients, work with a team of professionals, and help deliver high-quality service in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, and anesthetics.
• This is a strenuous job requiring lifting, cleaning and constant motion.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, take weight and vitals, and prep examination rooms.
• Triage patients, assist with exams, treatments, and medications as directed by licensed staff.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications and patient restraint.
• Perform lab tests, take radiographs, and maintain medical records.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, kennels and facilities daily.

Skills

Compassionate care

Animal handling

Weekend availability

Safety awareness

Job description

Reelfoot Animal Hospital in Union City, Tennessee, is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including cleaning equipment, feeding and grooming patients, preparing surgery areas, restraining animals, and performing clerical duties.

The successful candidate will provide compassionate care to all patients, work with a team of professionals, and help deliver high-quality service in a busy clinical setting.