Veterinary Assistant

Animal Clinic Downtown; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Chattanooga seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The role involves assisting with medical treatments, animal handling, and ensuring high-quality client service. Candidates should have experience in a veterinary setting and be ready to thrive in a dynamic environment offering extensive benefits.

Benefits

Short Term Disability paid by employer

Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000

401K with 100% company match

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance with fully paid premium option

Referral Bonus Program

Paid time off

Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to solve problems needed.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Animal handling and restraint.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments and tests.
• Obtain health history from clients and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Team player

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Our Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase the efficiency of our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Animal handling and restraint

• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures

• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record

• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas

• Restock and organize medical supplies

• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to solve problems

• Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively

• A team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude

Benefits and Perks:

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer

• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family

• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)

• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment

• Kaiser/UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options

• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options

• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members

• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options

• Long Term Disability option

• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)

• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

• Paid timeoff - inclusiveof sick, personal, and vacation

• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)

• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)

• Referral Bonus Program

• DailyPayon Demand

Founded in 1953,Animal Clinic Inc. of Chattanooga has been dedicated for more than 60 years to providing exemplary services that consistently exceed the expectations of our clients and theirhighly valuedpets. We are a full service veterinary medical facility with two full-service clinic locations in Chattanooga, TN. The professional and courteous staff at Animal Clinic Downtown & Animal Clinic East seek to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for our highly valued patients.We go above and beyond to meet the strict requirements of AAHA, The American Animal Hospital Association, to maintain our accreditation for caring for companion animals. AAHA accreditation is sought voluntarily by only 15 percent of North American veterinary practices, and we are proud to be one of them!

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.