Veterinary Assistant

Embassy Veterinary Center; 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 off

Professional development assistance

Uniform allowance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Embassy Veterinary Center- Hardin Valley in Knoxville seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join a state-of-the-art pet care team. The role offers full-time, part-time, and rotating weekend schedules with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include surgical and anesthesia support, diagnostics, patient care, client education, and emergency assistance, with strong emphasis on teamwork and adherence to clinic policies.

Qualifications

• Strong surgical & technical skills
• Excellent communication & teamwork
• Knowledge of medications, dosages, and protocols

Responsibilities

• Surgical & anesthesia support – assist in procedures, monitoring, intubation, IV placement
• Diagnostics & lab work – venipuncture, sample collection, imaging, cytology, urinalysis
• Patient care – vital checks, pain/distress recognition, vaccines & meds administration
• Client communication – education on medications, discharge instructions, prescription fulfilment
• Emergency assistance – CPR, catheterization, intubation, drug administration
• Hospital operations – stocking, documentation, compliance with policies & core values

Skills

Surgical & anesthesia

Communication & teamwork

Medications & dosages

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

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.

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

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 off

• Professional development assistance

• Uniform allowance

• Vision insurance