What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Triage position at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga?
Description
Are you interested in emergency veterinary 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 and Specialty Center of Chattanooga is East Tennessee’s premier veterinary provider of emergency and specialty services. Our highly trained and compassionate team provides advanced veterinary services including 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, & Internal Medicine. We invest in our team; your success is our success!
We are currently seeking a full time Triage Assistant to add to our team!
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay
- Sign on bonus, Retention bonus, and Relocation Assistant for qualified candidates.
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and company-match
- 401K with 2% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Training and career development
- Paid license fees and dues
- Generous CE allowance
- The opportunity to work with the best team of doctors in Tennessee!
Here is What Your day May Consist of:
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center seeks a veterinary assistant with a broad skill set, strong work ethic, with a quick mind to help manage our emergency caseload.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Triage incoming emergencies
- Gather patient histories and vitals
- Restraint for patient procedures
- Assist veterinarians and technicians in diagnostics and treatments
- Dispense medications
- Cleaning and restocking
- Client communication
Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:
- Veterinary assistant experience is not required, but animal care experience is preferred
- Ability to display empathy and emotional intelligence when handling client interactions
- Strong work ethic, good communication skills, a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and grow, and a passion for saving the lives of animals.
- Because we are a 24-hour facility, nights and holidays may be required.
To apply, please send your resume and letter of interest. Come and help us make a difference!
About Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Chattanooga
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is a 24-hour Emergency and Referral facility is a one-of-a-kind specialty animal hospital comprised of a cohesive group of experts who values teamwork and client experience. We view our hospital as 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.
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.
