Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Nashville, Tennessee, USA at Mccormickanimalclinic
McCormick Animal Clinic is a full-service animal clinic serving the Nashville, TN (Donelson) area for over 30 years. Your pet’s health is very important to us and we will take every step to give your pet the best possible vet care. Our veterinarians and staff work closely together to ensure your pet can have the best quality of life through our variety of vet services.
Our animal hospital is equipped to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to better serve your pet including wellness care, dental exams, dental x-rays, spay and neuter, boarding, grooming, and more!
Job Duties
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Pet restraint
Triage incoming patients
Assisting in exam rooms
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Diagnostic imaging
Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
Administration of medications
Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
Surgical preparation and assistance
Anesthetic management
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.
Qualifications
An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience required.
Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
Veterinary technician license is preferred, but not required
Must be able to properly restrain pets.
Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
Additional Information
Salary is commensurate with experience.
We offer our staff:
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
* Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
* Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full-time employment status vs part-time status.
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Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Mccormickanimalclinic
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary)
