Veterinary Assistant - Full-time - PAWS

Rutherford-County-Government; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension plan

Retirement options

401(k)

Roth 401(k)

457b Plan

Student Loan Forgiveness

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Rutherford County Government's PAWS program seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and the Animal Services team in shelter and clinic care. You will assist with examining animals, handling lab tests, maintaining charts, and helping with procedures and anesthesia under supervision.

This full-time role involves educating clients on preventive care, managing medical records, tracking supplies, and contributing to front-office tasks.

Job description

Annual Salary Range: $39,530 - $42,422

Launch your career as a Veterinary Assistant - Full-time - PAWS by learning from and supporting the Veterinarian and Animal Services team in shelter and clinic care. Duties may include examining dogs, cats, wild, and exotic animals for disease, injury, parasites, and other conditions; running lab tests (blood, urine, stool); and providing ongoing updates on patient status. You'll maintain complete medical charts, animal medical records, and euthanasia reports; assist with diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures (including administering/monitoring anesthesia as directed); support euthanasia as needed; and aid animals recovering from surgery or treatment. You'll follow vaccination/medication protocols, provide first aid (splints, tourniquets, blankets, muzzles, etc.), and keep treatment areas clean, sterile, and organized-including autoclave sterilization, equipment upkeep, and kennel disinfection. You'll track medical-supply inventory, help guide patient flow as the veterinarian's extra eyes/ears/hands, educate clients on preventive care and treatment, and complete basic front-office tasks. Work is computer-based at times; evenings/weekends/holidays may be required.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Program
• Fully Funded Pension with Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
• 401(k), Roth 401(k) and 457b Additional Retirement Saving Options
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Commitment:

• To promote and increase efficiency and responsiveness for the residents of Rutherford County.
• To provide fair and equal opportunity to all qualified applicants who apply for employment with Rutherford County based only on demonstrated merit and fitness as ascertained through fair and practical methods of selection.
• To develop a program of recruitment and advancement that presents Rutherford County in a professional manner in terms of career interest and encouragement.
• To establish and promote high morale among employees by providing professional working relationships, a uniform personnel policy, opportunity for advancement, and consideration for the employee's needs and desires.
• To adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in working with our citizens, vendors, and employees.