Veterinary Assistant

Main-Street-Animal-Clinic; Oakland (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package up to $500

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Main Street Animal Clinic in Oakland, TN seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care. The versatile assistant will contribute to patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

You will assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures, handle patients safely, and help maintain medical records and discharge instructions.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role preferred
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
• Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
• Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs preferred
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Skills

Safe animal handling

Vet terminology

Assist exams

Collect patient histories

Medical records

Attention to detail

Multitask in fast-paced environment

Time management

Professional communication

Job description

Main Street Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skill set across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, communicate professionally, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Schedule and Compensation:

Compensation: $18–$21 per hour for each hour worked

This is a flexible, full-time position with a 5/8 schedule, requiring availability Monday–Friday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month

Full-Time Benefits Package:*

• Bonus package: Up to $500, depending on experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law.

Minimum Qualifications and Skill Set:

1+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role preferred

Proficiency in the following skills:

• Safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
• Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
• Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs preferred
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members

Why Choose Main Street Animal Clinic?

Main Street Animal Clinic has been a trusted part of the Oakland, TN, community for years, offering a full spectrum of small animal medicine and surgery. Our 4-doctor team is supported by a close-knit staff that takes pride in both medical excellence and genuine client care.

Our culture is friendly, appreciative, and growth-oriented. Many of our team members have developed from entry-level roles into advanced positions, and we're proud of the mentorship environment we've built. Oakland itself is a welcoming small town with affordable living and a family-friendly pace—close enough to Memphis for city amenities without the city hustle.

If you're looking for a place where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your patients and clients become like family, we'd love to meet you!

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$18 - $21 USD

Main Street AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify demographic information for compliance and reporting purposes. Completion of this form is entirely voluntary and refusal to provide this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

Any information provided will be kept confidential and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This information will not be used in making hiring decisions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.