Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Cleveland (TN, OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Cleveland, Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional care to pets. The role involves assisting veterinarians, handling animals, and maintaining medical equipment. Join a passionate team committed to improving the lives of animals and their owners.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Qualifications

• Assist DVMs and technicians with surgeries and procedures.
• Obtain medical histories and vital signs.
• Communicate effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals safely and efficiently.
• Prepare laboratory samples for testing.
• Maintain medical equipment and tools.

Skills

Communication

Animal Handling

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Appalachian Animal Clinic is located in beautiful Cleveland, Tennessee. We are a full-service animal hospital and welcome dogs, cats and some exotic pets and pocket pets as patients. We offer both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. On top of that, we have in house boarding and grooming services. Here at Appalachian Animal Clinic we strive to improve lives through personalized care and modern veterinary medicine to pet owners. 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 $15.00-$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).