Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant

Newberlinvet; Farragut (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is seeking a Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant in Farragut, Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have experience in veterinary medicine and will thrive in a fast-paced environment, providing critical support to the medical team and ensuring quality patient care. This full-time role includes essential responsibilities such as client communication and patient care management, with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and major holidays

Yearly uniform allowance

Discount on veterinary care

Educational discounts for staff

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience, with ER or high volume experience preferred.
• Proficient in a variety of skills including laboratory, radiology, surgery, and nursing.
• Detail-oriented and able to communicate clearly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement.
• Assist in daily clinic duties and provide client care.
• Record medical and client information accurately.

Skills

Veterinary medicine experience

Client communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Concord Veterinary Hospital is looking for aFull-Time Urgent Care Veterinary Assitant to join our team!

We are an AAHA-accredited and Fear Free Certified hospital, proud to have been voted one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Animal Hospitals 2025! We provide a wide range of services, including wellness exams, dentals, surgery (including orthopedics), diagnostics (including ultrasound and echocardiograms), emergency and urgent care services, nutrition, acupuncture, grooming, and more.

We’re looking for a compassionate, dependable urgent care veterinary assistant to join our dedicated team.

*Previous experience in veterinary medicine is required.*

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, high-standard environment that values teamwork and quality patient care.

Location:11904 Kingston PikeFarragut, Tennessee 37934

Compensation:$15 to $18 per hour, based on experience, plus a $4 per hour Urgent Care shift differential

Shift Details:Full-time (two days during the week), weekend availability required

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff

• 401k retirement plan with company match for staff over 21 years old

• Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff

• Yearly uniform allowance

• Discount on veterinary care and products for your pets

• Life insurance and other benefit options for full-time staff

• Educational discounts for staff pursuing a Licensed Technician credential (some eligibility requirements apply)

Job Summary:The Veterinary Technician supports the medical team by assisting with patient care, medication refills, and other duties as directed by the veterinary staff. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicates clearly with clients and team members, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of Mission Veterinary Partners and Mission Vet Urgent Care.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.

Additional Functions:

• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.
• Must be comfortable working evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of veterinary experience, with ER or high volume experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.