Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Veterinary Assistant in Nashville, TN, where you will provide compassionate care to animals while assisting veterinarians. Enjoy access to training, tuition reimbursement, and a team-oriented work environment. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about animal care and client relations.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Mental Health Counseling

Long & Short-term Disability Insurance

Teledoc - Free doctor access 24/7

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant is required.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling is essential.
• Must possess strong communication skills and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples, care for medical equipment.
• Provide high quality client communication on patient updates.

Skills

Communication

Animal Handling

Teamwork

Stress Management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Richland Animal Clinic is located in the up and coming area of west Nashville, Tennessee. We strive to improve lives and strengthen the bond between clients and their pets through personalized and preventative care.

Our 4 doctor small animal practice provides unique services like therapeutic laser therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments and dental radiography. We boast a very positive teamwork and family like environment where everyone possesses endless compassion towards our clients and patients who come first.

If you are a positive team player with a passion towards people and animals we encourage you to 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
• Previous experience as a Vet Assistant, required
• 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
  
  

Benefits

Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you’re on our team, we’ve got you covered.

Pay range of $12.35-$20.90/hour based on experience

YOUR HEALTH - COVERED.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Counseling
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
  
  

YOUR FAMILY - COVERED.

• Caring for Elderly Family
• Returning to Work After a Baby
• Divorce
• Moving to a New Community
• Grieving for a Lost Loved One
• Military Family Matters
• Job Relocation
• Buying or Selling a Home
  
  

YOUR FINANCES - COVERED.

• Sign-on Bonuses
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Budgeting and Financial Guidance
• Teammate Referral Program
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Retirement Planning
• Will and Testament Planning
• Tax Issues
• Identify Theft Recovery
• Legal Counseling
• Teammate Assistance Program
  
  

About Southern Veterinary Partners

SVP pursues partnerships with like-minded veterinarians to build this growing network of compassionate, service-oriented animal hospitals. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization is in our 300+ local animal hospitals across the country.

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 5,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Birmingham Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” (2021).

You + SVP | Amazing Together

Let’s talk about your amazing future. Start the conversation with our teams today.

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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