Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Match

PTO

Job summary

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

The role involves assisting veterinarians, restraining animals during examinations, stocking rooms, sterilizing tools, and updating patient files. Regular on-site presence is essential, with potential weekend hours and a need for friendly, professional communication with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• Must have prior customer service experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• In-person presence is required to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in patient care and examinations.
• Restrain animals when necessary and stock examination and surgery rooms.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Customer Service

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bradford Animal Hospital

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.

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.

Ideal Candidate

• Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
• Be compassionate/caring
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required
• Prior experience preferred
• 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.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students