Veterinary Assistant – Emergency Care Support

Aecmemphis; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Team Member Pet Discounts

CE stipends and career development

Job summary

Animal Emergency Center in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, feeding and grooming patients, preparing surgery suites, patient restraint, and clerical duties.

The hospital provides after-hours and weekend care in a fast-paced, emergency setting. The position offers part-time scheduling with evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a veterinary clinic.
• Must be proficient in drawing blood, placing catheters, and intubating.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, weigh and take vital signs.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medications as directed by licensed staff.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications or patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment and documentation.
• Feed patients as prescribed and monitor appetites; report abnormalities.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure cleanliness of hospital.

Skills

Blood draw

Catheter placement

Intubation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Animal Emergency Center in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, feeding and grooming patients, preparing surgery suites, patient restraint, and clerical duties.

The hospital provides after-hours and weekend care in a fast-paced, emergency setting. The position offers part-time scheduling with evening and weekend shifts.