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Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga – Chattanooga, TN
Are you interested in emergency medicine and looking for a position with room to grow? Do you want to work with an amazing team, state-of-the-art equipment, and cutting-edge healthcare?
Outpatient Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Chattanooga, TNPosted 5 days ago
Full Time
Job Description
Outpatient Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 / hour
Description
Emergency Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant (ER)
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga – Chattanooga, TN
Are you interested in emergency medicine and looking for a position with room to grow? Do you want to work with an amazing team, state-of-the-art equipment, and cutting-edge healthcare?
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is East Tennessee’s premier provider of emergency and specialty veterinary services. Our highly trained and compassionate team delivers advanced patient care in 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, and Internal Medicine. We invest in our team because your success is our success.
We are currently seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency Department team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys emergency medicine, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.
- Saturday & Sunday: 4:00 PM – 4:00 AM
- Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with emergency patient care and treatments
- Provide excellent client communication, education, and relationship-building
- Perform diagnostics including:
- Radiographs
- Bloodwork
- Urinalysis
- Cytology
- Fecal testing
- Administer medications via IV, SQ, IM, and PO routes
- Place intravenous catheters
- Assist with sedated procedures, including laceration repairs
- Support hospitalized patient care as needed
- Dispense medications accurately
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and restocking throughout the hospital
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum of 2 years of veterinary clinical experience required
- Emergency or specialty experience preferred
- Strong technical skills and ability to multitask in a high-volume environment
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for emergency medicine and saving the lives of animals
- Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt in a 24-hour emergency setting
Because we are a 24-hour facility, occasional nights and holidays may be required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package including:- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-match 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
Opportunity to work alongside some of the top veterinary doctors in Tennessee
Sign-on bonus, retention bonus, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates