Veterinary Assistant

Embassy Veterinary Center-Hardin Valley; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

License reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid time offline

Professional development assistance

Uniform allowance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Embassy Veterinary Center- Hardin Valley is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our state-of-the-art pet care team. We are excited about advancement opportunities and community impact in Knoxville, TN.

You will assist in surgery, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostics, patient care, and client communication while upholding our core values in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role offers competitive pay and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong surgical & technical skills.
• Excellent communication & teamwork.
• Knowledge of medications, dosages, and protocols.
• Experience-based competitive pay.

Responsibilities

• Surgical & anesthesia support during procedures, including monitoring and intubation.
• Diagnostics & lab work such as venipuncture, imaging, cytology, urinalysis.
• Patient care including vital checks and medication administration.
• Client education on medications, discharge instructions, and prescriptions.

Skills

Surgical skills

Communication

Medication knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Embassy Veterinary Center- Hardin Valley is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated, state-of-the-art pet care team. We encourage you to apply if you're passionate about advancement opportunities, community impact, and top-tier veterinary care!

Why Join Us?

Commitment to internal growth & equal opportunity
Friendly, cohesive work environment
Compassionate, high-quality care for patients

Key Responsibilities & Skills:

• Surgical & Anesthesia Support – Assist in procedures, anesthesia monitoring, intubation, IVC placement

• Diagnostics & Lab Work – Venipuncture, sample collection, imaging, cytology, urinalysis, blood smears

• Patient Care – Vital checks, pain/distress recognition, vaccine & medication administration

• Client Communication – Education on medications, discharge instructions, prescription fulfillment

• Emergency Assistance – CPR, catheterization, intubation, drug administration

• Hospital Operations – Stocking, documentation, compliance with policies & core values

Qualifications:

Strong surgical & technical skills
Excellent communication & teamwork
Knowledge of medications, dosages, and protocols
Experience-based competitive pay

Join us in delivering exceptional veterinary care!

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Rotating Weekends

Pay:

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Continuing education credits

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• License reimbursement

• Life insurance

• Paid time offline

• Professional development assistance

• Uniform allowance

• Vision insurance