Veterinary Assistant - Hohenwald Animal Hospital

Hohenwaldvet; Tennessee; Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Relief fund

Résumé du poste

Hohenwald Animal Hospital in Tennessee is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including feeding, restraining and grooming patients, preparing surgery areas, and clerical work. The hospital focuses on high-quality, compassionate care for companion animals and livestock.

Join a busy rural mixed practice that treats dogs, cats, horses and livestock. This full-time role offers opportunities to learn across specialties and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• Must be comfortable around dogs and cats.
• Ability to work with potentially hazardous materials and animals.
• This is a strenuous job with lifting, cleaning and constant motion.

Responsabilités

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, take weight and vital signs on arrival.
• Triage patients, perform exams, treatments, and administer meds as directed by LVTs.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications or patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment and supplies.
• Maintain medical records and proper documentation.

Connaissances

Comfort around dogs and cats

Ability to lift and move heavy objects

Stamina for physical tasks

Description du poste

Veterinary Assistant - Hohenwald Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers' Hohenwald Animal Hospital is currently seekingVeterinary Assistants to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 400 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Hohenwald Animal Hospital in Hohenwald, Tennessee, is a full-service veterinary practice providing comprehensive care for companion animals and livestock, all in one location. Known for its broad service offering and compassionate team, the hospital delivers high-quality, dependable care with a strong community focus.

Why Join Us:

• We are a fast-paced rural mixed practice animal hospital. We not only treat dogs and cats, but also horses, cows, chickens, goats, alpacas and more.
• Due to our location, we also see everything from annuals to urgent care daily, making every day interesting. We work closely with the community and several humane societies.
• If you want to join a great team and stay busy and learn something new every day, then we are for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Must be comfortable around dogs andcats
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Competency in restraining animals is a plus
• Previous veterinary experience
• Knowledge and previous use of Avimark would be helpful but not required
• Some animal experience, veterinary hospital or shelter experience, is preferred

Schedule

• Full-Time, schedule will consist of three to four weekday shifts and two to three Saturdays shifts a month
• Weekday shifts begin at 7:45AM CST and Saturdays begin at 7:30AM CST
• Schedule will also include occasional Saturday evening kennel shift with pay differential and Sunday kennel shift in rotation with other team members. Sunday kennel shift also includes a shift differential
• There will also be one to four Holiday kennel shifts required per year that will be drawn for at the beginning of the year
• Schedule will be posted 2 weeks to 2 months out from current date. Schedule is flexible within reason

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to aCulture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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Why Consider Our Hohenwald Hospital?

At Hohenwald Animal Hospital, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Hohenwald Animal Hospital, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.