Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day off

Disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for students

Job summary

American Veterinary Group's Big Springs Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and staff in a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice.

You will assist with exams, restraining animals, stocking rooms, sterilizing tools, updating patient files, and communicating with clients. Commitment to patient care and teamwork is essential; on-site presence is required with flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and staff during examinations and procedures.
• Restrain animals as needed and stock examination/surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Update patient files and communicate with clients.

Skills

Customer service

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Big Springs Veterinary Hospital

Reporting To: Elizabeth Sweeney

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians and team support staff in the care and medical treatment of animals. The Assistant helps during examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order, and maintaining the hospital. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Holiday and weekend availability is required.

Ideal Candidate

• Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
• Be compassionate/caring
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required
• Prior experience preferred
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students