Veterinary Assistant - Nashville, TN

TCVM Brands; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TCVM Brands in Nashville, TN seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, restrain animals safely, collect samples, prep rooms, and assist with procedures to ensure excellent patient care.

Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task in a busy environment while maintaining a calm and compassionate attitude toward pets and clients. Training provided and opportunities to grow within the team.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with cats and dogs of all breeds and sizes.
• Capable of appropriately restraining pets safely.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to think clearly in a busy environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Willing to develop an appreciation and understanding of non-conventional veterinary medicine.
• Work independently.
• Great attitude with pets, clients, and co-workers.
• Reliable, trustworthy, team player with adequate computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task, be responsible, and show up to work on time.

Responsibilities

• Provide gentle and caring restraint for patient and team safety.
• Assist veterinarians with procedures and surgeries.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alert veterinarians when abnormal.
• Assist with collection of urine, fecal, blood, and other samples for in-house and external labs, perform in-house lab tests, x-ray, cystocentesis, and more.
• Preserve and ship samples to external laboratories while being aware of factors that may affect test accuracy.
• Understand basic differences between common diagnostic tests.
• Recognize and communicate the purpose of routine tests such as CBC, chemistry panels, fecal exams, urinalysis, and cytology.
• Assist with dental cleanings (under the supervision of a veterinarian).
• Assist with placement of IV catheters.
• Calculate basic medical math, understand the classification of commonly used medications, and associated side effects, and appropriately monitor therapeutic response.
• Administers medications via appropriate route and duration (under the supervision of a veterinarian).
• Prepares medications and patients for discharge, and communicates discharge instructions to clients.
• Counsel clients regarding behavior, obesity, geriatric care, nutritional and dietary problems, flea and tick control, and recommend laboratory work.
• Learn and maintain a solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations.
• Read and follow verbal or written treatment plans and orders correctly and promptly.
• Assist with patient nursing care in accordance with our core values and standards of care.
• Schedule new appointments and rechecks and perform follow-ups with clients.
• Monitors clinic email/cases if needed.
• Ensure the clinic is a clean, calm, and positive environment to facilitate excellent patient care and client well-being.
• Prepares appointment rooms before scheduled patient visits, and ensures all surgical equipment is properly sterilized and stored, and that the surgical suite is clean and well-stocked.
• Actively participates in weekly team meetings and other team activities.
• Collaborates with team members to continuously improve our services, relationships, and quality of care.
• Effectively utilizes our Practice Management System and other technology.
• Conducts all activities with professionalism and a commitment to quality and excellence.
• Maintains a calm and positive attitude at all times for our patient's safety and wellbeing.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Job description

Veterinary Assistant Job Description

Qualifications

• Comfortable with cats and dogs of all breeds and sizes.
• Capable of appropriately & safely restraining pets.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to think clearly in a busy environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Willing to develop an appreciation and understanding of non-conventional veterinary medicine.
• Work independently.
• Great attitude with pets, clients, and co-workers.
• Reliable, trustworthy, team player with adequate computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task, be responsible, and show up to work on time.

Responsibilities

• Provide gentle and caring restraint for patient and team safety
• Assist veterinarians with procedures and surgeries
• Understand normal vital parameters and alert veterinarians when abnormal
• Assist with collection of urine, fecal, blood, and other samples for in-house and external labs, perform in-house lab tests, x-ray, cystocentesis, and more
• Preserve and ship samples to external laboratories while being aware of factors that may affect test accuracy
• Understand basic differences between common diagnostic tests
• Recognize and communicate the purpose of routine tests such as CBC, chemistry panels, fecal exams, urinalysis, and cytology
• Assist with dental cleanings (under the supervision of a veterinarian)
• Assist with placement of IV catheters
• Calculate basic medical math, understand the classification of commonly used medications, and associated side effects, and appropriately monitor therapeutic response.
• Administers medications via appropriate route and duration (under the supervision of a veterinarian)
• Prepares medications and patients for discharge, and communicates discharge instructions to clients
• Counsel clients regarding behavior, obesity, geriatric care, nutritional and dietary problems, flea and tick control, and recommend laboratory work (such as pre-anesthetic profiles, heartworm tests, feline leukemia tests, and geriatric physicals).
• Learn and maintain a solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations
• Read and follow verbal or written treatment plans and orders correctly and promptly
• Assist with patient nursing care in accordance with our core values and standards of care
• Schedule new appointments and rechecks and perform follow-ups with clients
• Monitors clinic email/cases if needed
• Ensure the clinic is a clean, calm, and positive environment to facilitate excellent patient care and client well-being
• Prepares appointment rooms before scheduled patient visits, and ensures all surgical equipment is properly sterilized and stored, and that the surgical suite is clean and well-stocked
• Actively participates in weekly team meetings and other team activities
• Collaborates with team members to continuously improve our services, relationships, and quality of care
• Effectively utilizes our Practice Management System and other technology
• Conducts all activities with professionalism and a commitment to quality and excellence
• Maintains a calm and positive attitude at all times for our patient's safety and wellbeing
• Performs other duties as directed.