Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Tuition Aid & Great Benefits

VCA Animal Hospitals; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Internal CE & development

Tuition assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Lyra Health mental health support

Cigna Life Assistance program

Headspace app

Life insurance (employer-paid)

Disability insurance (employer-paid)

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Holiday pay

Paid parental leave

Fertility coverage

Pet discounts

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus opportunities

Practice management software

VCA Charities partnerships

Job summary

VCA Animal Care Center of Mt. Juliet in Mt. Juliet, TN is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team. You will support veterinarians and technicians with exams, take histories, and help maintain a clean, organized hospital.

We offer advancement opportunities, tuition assistance, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, and several wellness benefits, plus paid time off and 401(k). This role is full-time with rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting.
• Passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures.
• Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms.
• Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics.
• Maintain accurate medical records and support charting.
• Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits.
• Support surgery prep and recovery as needed.
• Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment.

Skills

Vet experience

Compassion for animals

Communication & teamwork

Animal handling

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

VCA Animal Care Center of Mt. Juliet in Mt. Juliet, TN is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team. You will support veterinarians and technicians with exams, take histories, and help maintain a clean, organized hospital.

We offer advancement opportunities, tuition assistance, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, and several wellness benefits, plus paid time off and 401(k). This role is full-time with rotating Saturdays.