Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Internal CE & development

Tuition assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Lyra Health mental health support

Cigna Life Assistance program

Headspace app

Life insurance (employer-paid)

Disability insurance (employer-paid)

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Holiday pay

Paid parental leave

Fertility coverage

Pet discounts

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus opportunities

Practice management software

VCA Charities partnerships

Job summary

VCA Animal Care Center of Mt. Juliet in Mt. Juliet, TN is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team. You will support veterinarians and technicians with exams, take histories, and help maintain a clean, organized hospital.

We offer advancement opportunities, tuition assistance, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, and several wellness benefits, plus paid time off and 401(k). This role is full-time with rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting.
• Passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures.
• Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms.
• Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics.
• Maintain accurate medical records and support charting.
• Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits.
• Support surgery prep and recovery as needed.
• Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment.

Skills

Vet experience

Compassion for animals

Communication & teamwork

Animal handling

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

VCA Animal Care Center of Mt. Juliet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team!

About Us:

VCA Animal Care Center of Mt. Juliet has proudly served the Greater Nashville community since 1985. We’re an AAHA-accredited hospital committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to every patient and client. Our dedicated team works together to provide exceptional veterinary medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment.

If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth, we’d love to meet you!

Benefits:

• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

Schedule:

Full- time opportunity with rotating Saturdays.

Compensation:

The starting range is $15 - 18.50/hr and is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting
• A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• High school diploma or equivalent required

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures
• Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare and clean exam rooms
• Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records and support charting
• Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits
• Support surgery prep and recovery as needed
• Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com