Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Veterinary Partners is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional care alongside skilled team members. The role involves supporting veterinary technicians and DVMs, and includes responsibilities such as assisting in surgeries and properly handling animals. The position offers a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement for veterinary programs.

Benefits

100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Discounted Veterinary Care

Qualifications

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments and procedures.
• Obtain accurate vitals and collect laboratory samples.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support DVMs and vet technicians in daily operations.
• Restrain animals safely for exams and procedures.
• Communicate patient updates to clients effectively.

Skills

Communication

Animal handling

Stress management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Mobley Veterinary Clinic is located in East Nashville, TN. We have been serving pets of Nashville, Madison, Rivergate, Inglewood, Hermitage, and Old Hickory since the 1950’s. We are full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats. We welcome both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. On top of that, we also offer in-house boarding and grooming services. Here at Mobley Veterinary Clinic we treat our client’s pets as we would our own with a goal to practice quality medicine with an emphasis on client education. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions
  
  

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Pay range of $12.35-$18.00/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
  
  

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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