Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care in a Growing Practice

Animal Care Center & Unleashed of Carters Creek; Columbia (TN); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus up to $500

Health insurance (medical, dental, vis

Life insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Animal Care Center & Unleashed of Carters Creek in Columbia, TN seeks a veterinary assistant to support exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows. You will assist veterinarians, handle patients safely, prepare treatment areas, and maintain accurate records while educating clients with compassion.

The role emphasizes teamwork, organization, and delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel, or related role preferred.
• Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to obtain patient histories, TPR, weight, and assist with exams and procedures.
• Experience with basic restraint, oral medication administration, exam notes/scribing, and client communication and education.
• Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and exact medical record documentation.

Responsabilités

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Build positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.
• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces.

Connaissances

Safe animal handling

Exams and procedures support

Client communication

Team-oriented

Organization and multitasking

Patient history collection

Restraint of dogs/cats

Description du poste

Animal Care Center & Unleashed of Carters Creek in Columbia, TN seeks a veterinary assistant to support exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows. You will assist veterinarians, handle patients safely, prepare treatment areas, and maintain accurate records while educating clients with compassion.

The role emphasizes teamwork, organization, and delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.