Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Training & Benefits

McCormick Animal Clinic; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

McCormick Animal Clinic in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our full-service practice. You will assist in exams, triage patients, collect samples, and support anesthesia monitoring with a collaborative team.

We value compassionate, calm team players who can handle multiple tasks while delivering clear client communications. Previous veterinary tech license is a plus but not required; dedication to growth is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as Veterinary Assistant.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Veterinary technician license is preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to restrain pets properly.
• Experience with sample collection, histories, lab tests, radiographs and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and assist in exam rooms.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform radiographs as needed.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases and manage medications.
• Explain treatment plans clearly to clients and assist in surgical prep and anesthesia.
• Communicate effectively with the team to support patient care.

Skills

Compassionate

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

Veterinary technician license (preferred)

Job description

McCormick Animal Clinic in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our full-service practice. You will assist in exams, triage patients, collect samples, and support anesthesia monitoring with a collaborative team.

We value compassionate, calm team players who can handle multiple tasks while delivering clear client communications. Previous veterinary tech license is a plus but not required; dedication to growth is encouraged.