Job Description
Evening Triage Veterinary Assistant - No Weekends!
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 / hour
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
