Veterinary Assistant

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Lakeland (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Pet perks

401k

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Lakeland, TN clinic. You will provide end-to-end care for our patients, assist veterinarians, and support client communication while maintaining accurate medical records and a clean, safe clinic environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate patient care, and the opportunity to grow within a nationwide network of clinics. Prior veterinary experience and a positive, collaborative attitude are highly valued.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Commitment to working within a team environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a busy medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Work with the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state veterinary practice acts.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional services.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques and keep treatment areas sterile and organized.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Job description

Description

Veterinary Assistant-Lakeland

More than a word, care is present in everything you do.At The Pet Hospitals,a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. A

nd, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who weare

AtThe Pet Hospitals, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

The Pet Hospitals is a high-quality practice equipped with the latest technology in beautiful and clean facilities. We offer excellent medicine, surgery, dentistry, laparoscopy, endoscopy, radiology, , ultrasound, laser and more. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment with a positive work/life balance.At The Pet Hospitals, we invest heavily in ouremployee'slong termhealth and happiness!

Provide your best care with more bridges andless barriers.

The Pet Hospitals is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function,assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assistwith surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance onThrive Membership options, medications, and additional
• Assistin maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients andmaintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

One year of recent experience in a veterinary setting preferred

• Commitment to working within a teamenvironment
• Positive, will-do attitude!
• Strong communicationand relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting
• Professional demeanor and outgoing personality

You’llGrowWithUs

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Ourvast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses -ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program todesigned to teach you the fundamentals ofrunning a pet hospital

And, with so many locationsnationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

Weprovide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paidtime offincluding 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplushealth savings account and flexible spending account
• Petperksincluding free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapysessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period to enroll
• Continuing education and development supportthrough our library of free CE coursesand paid time off to complete

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity ofall ofour team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.