Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant interested in working in an environment where your education and talents are greatly valued? Or interested in becoming a Veterinary Assistant? Nolensville Veterinary Hospital believes in investing in our staff members to create a long-term team that enjoys working together to provide a pleasant, productive, and rewarding environment!

About Us:

We are expanding! We have just moved into our brand new, state of the art facility! Nolensville Veterinary Hospital has been serving the community since 1983. Currently a 3-doctor practice, we are growing our team of veterinarians as well as technicians and support staff. We offer a variety of services, digital full body & dental radiographs, orthopedic & soft tissue surgeries, ultrasound & echocardiograms, endoscopy, cold laser therapy, vaccinations, and preventative care. Our doctors believe in training, teaching, and allowing all team members to fully utilize their skills. Our team promotes a safe environment to not only ask questions but also voice your opinion. We want to know your thoughts, ideas, questions, and suggestions! Join our team as we are committed to having a positive influence in the lives of our patients and clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Walking, feeding, and medicating any boarding or hospitalized patients in the facility.
• Monitor patient status and bring attention to doctor for unusual actions or eliminations.
• Accurately set up exam room and load patient/client into room.
• Effectively assist doctor in exam rooms utilizing proper restraint techniques.
• Monitor and collect appropriate samples as instructed by veterinarian including urine and fecal samples as needed.
• Assist with proper and safe restraint of canine and feline patients in exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Assistant technician with all medical treatments needed.
• Accurately fill medications utilizing our double check system.
• Assist technician with surgery prep, monitoring and recovery.
• Assist in the taking of x-rays using proper safety measures.
• Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets.
• Clean cages, runs, boarding area and/or hospital facilities, including exam rooms, treatment room, exotics and isolation area, employee lounge, bathrooms and doctor’s office.
• Maintain exam rooms, treatment, and reception area in a neat and sanitary condition.
• Provide compassionate care for all pets.
• Provide clean bedding, water and litter pans for pets.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all treatment areas, exam rooms, and reception areas.
• Restocking all hospital supplies in treatment areas and exam rooms.
• Appropriately feed, water, and exercise hospitalized/boarded pets as needed.
• Take incoming pets (drop offs and emergencies) to appropriate areas.
• Bathe pets and prepare pets for dismissal.
• Retrieve pets that are being discharged.
• Re-stock ward with food from food room.
• Bring retail food to reception area.
• Correctly do laundry.
• Wash and sanitize pet dishes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What to Expect:

• Supportive environment that will encourage you to be the best Kennel Technician you can be. We place a high value on continual training and education. Be ready for opportunities to learn & grow!
• Collaboration & Appreciation: We value the diverse experiences and skills that each team member has to offer. We work as a team, help each other out, and encourage you to speak up with your thoughts.
• Join some of the best! We have a history dedicated to employing team members that pride themselves on being a premier provider of compassionate, comprehensive, integrated, and advanced medical and surgical care, which you would be a part of.

About You:

• You are passionate about learning and growing in the industry.
• You can easily adapt to the different needs of each patient and are able to remain composed during stressful and emotional situations.
• You are committed to outstanding client service, exceptional patient care and really want to make a difference!

Anticipated Schedule:

• Three 10 hour days and one half day during the week
• Rotating Saturdays
• Normal business hours are M-F 7:30am – 6pm; Sa 8:00am – 12pm; Sun Closed

Compensation:

• Here at Nolensville, we don’t believe in a standard starting rate of pay, we believe that each team member should be compensated based on their knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Benefits:

• Scrub allowance
• Paid time off
• Employee pet discount
• Quarterly bonus opportunities (Staff incentive program)
• 401k/profit sharing
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance

For more information about our hospital, please visit http://www.nolensvillevet.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Nolensville, TN 37135: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16