Veterinary Assistant: Hands-On Care & Growth

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Subsidized backup childcare

Free CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Powell Animal Hospital, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians with end-to-end care for patients, including anesthesia monitoring, radiography, and lab work. This full-time role requires 4 ten-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays and compensation starting at $16–$18 per hour, negotiable by credentials and experience.

You will help with outpatient treatments, hospitalization support, and documentation, while growing through ThriveU courses and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical experience.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiographs, and lab work.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Safely restrain patients and assist with exams and procedures.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Assist with hospitalized patient care, including monitoring and comfort measures.
• Assist in surgical and dental procedures, including dental radiographs.
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.
• Perform venipuncture and collect samples (blood, urine, fecal).
• Perform intubation and IV catheter placement.
• Run in-house lab testing and prepare samples for reference labs.
• Take and assist with diagnostic radiographs (including positioning and safety).
• Assist with surgical prep, sterile set-up, and patient recovery.
• Monitor anesthesia and maintain patient safety.
• Support post-operative care, including pain management, monitoring, and discharge education.
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding treatment plans, estimates, and next steps.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and restocking of exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiographs

Lab work

Clinical experience (1-2 yrs)

Tools

X-ray equipment

In-house lab equipment

Job description

Powell Animal Hospital, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians with end-to-end care for patients, including anesthesia monitoring, radiography, and lab work. This full-time role requires 4 ten-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays and compensation starting at $16–$18 per hour, negotiable by credentials and experience.

You will help with outpatient treatments, hospitalization support, and documentation, while growing through ThriveU courses and