Part-Time Veterinary Assistant/Tech — Hands-On Animal Care

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Collaborative team

Compassionate team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Lenoir City Animal Clinic is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team in Lenoir City, TN. You will work closely with veterinarians and technicians on clinical procedures, patient care, and client education, ensuring pets receive the highest standard of care.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries; administering medications; monitoring vital signs; and maintaining clean, organized patient records.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a veterinary assistant program is a plus.
• Familiarity with animal restraint, basic medical terminology, and common veterinary procedures.
• Comfort working with dogs, cats, and small animals of all temperaments and sizes.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during physical exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Administer medications as prescribed (oral, injectable, subcutaneous, or topical).
• Monitor and record vital signs, patient behavior, and condition during exams and procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including site prep, positioning, and sterile fields.
• Assist with anesthesia induction and monitoring under supervision.
• Collect and process diagnostic samples and assist with radiographs and in-house lab testing.
• Perform basic patient care tasks such as nail trims, gland expression, grooming, ear cleaning, and wound care.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment; document treatments promptly.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary assistant program (plus)

Tools

X-ray equipment

Medical records software

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Lenoir City Animal Clinic is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team in Lenoir City, TN. You will work closely with veterinarians and technicians on clinical procedures, patient care, and client education, ensuring pets receive the highest standard of care.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries; administering medications; monitoring vital signs; and maintaining clean, organized patient records.