Veterinary Assistant Overnight

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid Vacation/Holidays/Sick days

Job summary

VCA River is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our overnight Emergency & ICU team in Chattanooga, TN. This full-time role provides patient care, diagnostics, and treatments for our 24/7 service in a leading AAHA-accredited hospital.

We offer a supportive, family-like culture with opportunities across Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Rehab, and Internal Medicine. Compensation ranges $18–$22/hour with a $3 overnight differential, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient in veterinary assisting duties including listed tasks.
• One or more years of veterinary assisting experience.
• Experience with emergency & critical care and specialty medicine preferred.
• Available to work some weekends to meet scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Support 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care service with patient care, diagnostics and treatments.
• Assist with lab sample collection and processing.
• Assist with pharmacy and medication administration.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and radiography support.
• Prepare for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Skills

Veterinary assisting

Emergency & critical care

Client education

Job description

VCA RIVER is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our overnight emergency and ICU team at our AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty animal hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Come work in a family environment where we embody a positive culture of trust, support, and teamwork. We nurture the concept of providing world class medicine and hometown care. If this sounds like your ideal work home, read more to see what else we provide for our patients, clients, and team members.

Location: VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals 2132 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Shift availability: Full time. Monday - Thursday 10pm - 8am

Compensation: $18 - $22 / hr is based on skill set and experience. $3 overnight differential offered.

About Us

We are home to a wonderful team of specialists, LVMTs, and support staff, with services including Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Physical Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine, and 24/7 Emergency. Our doctor team includes a veterinary radiologist, certified canine rehabilitation practitioners (CCRP), and an internist. Our imaging services include ultrasound, echocardiography, and CT. We offer a variety of orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, fluoroscopy via C-arm, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Our internal medicine service offers endoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, and some chemotherapy. Our rehab service offers a variety of options including underwater treadmill.

About the Role

You will support our 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care service by providing care, diagnostics and treatments for our patients.

Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Gentle, safe, and effective veterinary patient handling
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Medical recordkeeping

Qualifications

• Proficient in veterinary assisting duties including those listed above
• One or more years of veterinary assisting experience
• Experience with emergency & critical care and specialty medicine preferred
• Available to work some weekends to meet scheduling needs

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training.
• Medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.