Veterinary Assistant

Mission Veterinary Partners; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice in Chattanooga as a Veterinary Assistant. You will support a dedicated team in providing exceptional care, participating in daily operations, and maintaining client relationships while working in a busy and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid major holidays

Uniform allowance

Discounted veterinary care

Education assistance for Licensed Vet Technician credentials

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a veterinary environment (5+ years) required.
• Management experience preferred (2+ years).
• Ability to stay calm during medical crises.

Responsibilities

• Assist the medical team with patient care
• Provide excellent client communication
• Perform clinic maintenance and cleaning duties.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Organization

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory skills

Surgery skills

Radiology skills

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Overview

Riverview Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Why Join Us

Riverview Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Our professional and compassionate team is committed to delivering the highest standard of care in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry.

Overview

Riverview Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Why Join Us

Riverview Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Our professional and compassionate team is committed to delivering the highest standard of care in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry.

We proudly serve Chattanooga and surrounding communities, including Hixson, Signal Mountain, Soddy Daisy, East Ridge, Rossville, Ooltewah, Ringgold, Harrison, and Red Bank.

We are proud to be AAHA accredited and honored to be named one of USA Today’s America’s Best Animal Hospitals for 2025 and one of Newsweek’s Best Animal Hospitals of 2025. These recognitions reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence in patient care, team development, and client service.

Location

641 N. Market Street

Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405

Compensation

$16 to $22 per hour, based on experience

credentialed techs will have a different pay range

Shift differential for weekends - $2

Clinic Hours

Monday through Friday: 7:30 am to 7:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match starting at age 21
• Paid time off and paid major holidays
• Uniform allowance
• Discounted veterinary care and products
• Life insurance and additional voluntary benefit options
• Education assistance for those pursuing Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials (eligibility required)
  
  

Job Summary

The Veterinary Assistant 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

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, 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.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

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.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered

without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,

national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other

basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to

creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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