Vet Assistant: Fast-Paced Care, Surgery & Dentistry

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Animal Care Center of Carters Creek in Tennessee is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant or related role preferred.
• Safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats.
• Ability to obtain patient histories and assist with exams and procedures.
• Experience with basic restraint, oral medications, exam notes, and client education.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and accurate medical records.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a dependable team ethic.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Build positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces.

Skills

Safe animal handling

Client communication

Medical record documentation

multitasking

Job description

Animal Care Center of Carters Creek in Tennessee is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.