Veterinary Assistant - Hands-On Care & Diagnostics

Berclair Animal; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid Bereavement

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Background check

Pet discounts

Job summary

Berclair Animal Hospital in Memphis is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and the care team across wellness visits, diagnostics, and emergency cases. You will assist with exams, laboratory work, imaging, anesthesia, and client communication in a collaborative hospital setting.

We value patient care, teamwork, and a willingness to learn. The role includes hands-on and virtual training opportunities, with a supportive environment and opportunities to grow within

Qualifications

• 1 year of veterinary assistant experience
• Weekend and holiday availability
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills
• Experience with sample collection, medical histories, laboratory testing, and radiographs
• Interest in continuing to develop veterinary skills and knowledge
• Self-starter mindset and willingness to learn
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Safely restraining patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Triaging incoming veterinary patients and helping the team prioritize care
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging, including digital radiographs
• Providing nursing care and monitoring hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability
• Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team
• Obtaining medical histories and communicating treatment plans and instructions to clients
• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting with veterinary surgical procedures
• Supporting anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
• Helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming veterinary environment

Skills

Animal handling

Medical histories

Radiographs

Lab testing

Communication

Teamwork

Anesthesia monitoring

Self-starter

Multitask

Patient care

Job description

Berclair Animal Hospital in Memphis is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and the care team across wellness visits, diagnostics, and emergency cases. You will assist with exams, laboratory work, imaging, anesthesia, and client communication in a collaborative hospital setting.

We value patient care, teamwork, and a willingness to learn. The role includes hands-on and virtual training opportunities, with a supportive environment and opportunities to grow within