Description

Overnight Triage Veterinary Assistant - No Weekends!

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 / hour

Description

Launch Your Career in Emergency Veterinary Medicine

Are you passionate about animal care and interested in building a career in emergency veterinary medicine? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference?

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a full-time Triage Veterinary Assistant to join our exceptional Emergency & Critical Care team. Whether you're an experienced veterinary assistant or have previous animal care experience and are eager to learn, we provide the training, mentorship, and career growth opportunities to help you succeed.

About Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga

As East Tennessee's premier 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, we provide advanced medical care for pets throughout the region. Our board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians work together to deliver exceptional patient care using state-of-the-art technology.

Our specialty services include:

• 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care
• Veterinary Surgery
• Oncology
• Internal Medicine

We believe investing in our team is the key to providing outstanding patient care. Your growth and success matter to us.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

As a Triage Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping our emergency team provide timely, compassionate care to critically ill and injured patients.

Responsibilities include:

• Triage incoming emergency patients
• Obtain patient histories and vital signs
• Safely restrain patients for examinations and procedures
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with diagnostics and treatments
• Prepare and dispense medications as directed
• Clean, organize, and restock treatment areas
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners during stressful situations
• Support efficient patient flow throughout the hospital
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with daily hospital operations

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous veterinary, kennel, shelter, or animal care experience preferred
• Veterinary assistant experience is a plus but not required-we are willing to train motivated candidates
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Calm, positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively with a team
• Compassion, empathy, and emotional intelligence when interacting with clients
• Passion for helping animals and supporting exceptional patient care

Schedule Requirements

This is a full-time night shift position:

Monday-Thursday | 5:00 PM - 3:00 AM

As a 24-hour emergency hospital, holidays may be required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

About Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Chattanooga

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is a 24-hour Emergency and Referral facility. We are a one-of-a-kind specialty animal hospital comprised of a cohesive group of experts who values teamwork and client experience. Our hospital is a neighborhood partner and a trusted resource that has the tools to provide advanced diagnostics, evaluation, and treatment.

We provide veterinary care in an environment rooted in comfort and compassion. Our hospital is comprised of a cohesive group of veterinarians who are board-certified, with advanced experience and training in a variety of areas: internal medicine, surgery, and oncology. We use state-of-the-art medical technology and fully equipped surgical suites, including an on-site CT scanner, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy.

Hear more about working with us from the team at Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Chattanooga!

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.