Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG)

Nashville (GA)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Six weeks of paid Parental Leave

Short-term and long-term disability options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students

Job summary

A veterinary services provider in Nashville is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide outstanding patient care and assist Veterinarians. This full-time role requires professionalism, communication skills, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. The ideal candidate will have prior customer service experience and be ready to work flexible hours. The position offers benefits including a health care plan, 401k matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and positive communication skills.
Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and organizational skills.
Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.

Responsibilities

Assist Veterinarians in the care of animals.
Help during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary.
Communicate with clients and update patient files.
Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Prior Customer Service Experience

Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Job description

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Location: Branch's Veterinary Clinic - Nashville

Application Deadline: 6 November 2025

Department: General Practice Hospitals

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 in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, health 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 and some weekends.

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 teammates 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.

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