Veterinary Assistant

NVA General Practice; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide essential support in patient care and treatment. Responsibilities include assisting with various tasks, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and customer service. Candidates should enjoy working with animals, meet physical demands, and preferably have experience in the field. Join a dedicated team helping animal advocates in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Self-starter who genuinely enjoys working with animals.
• Preferred 1+ years of experience in a related role.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Able to meet physical demands: lift up to 40 lbs.
• Walks or stands for extended periods; may squat or bend.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in post-surgery care.
• Maintain inventory and assist in cleaning and disinfecting.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aid with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean/disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under veterinary supervision.
• Feed and bathe animals.
• Answer phones and provide customer service.
• Help clients with their pets.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Animal care

Animal handling

Physical stamina

Communication

Job description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.