Job Description

Experienced Emergency Outpatient Veterinary Technician/Assistant Weekdays

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 / hour

Description

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for emergency medicine? Are you looking for an opportunity to put your clinical skills to work while continuing to grow alongside a collaborative, highly skilled veterinary team?

At Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga (AESC), you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and their families while working with advanced equipment, innovative medicine, and a team dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Who We Are

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is East Tennessee's premier provider of 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary care. Our highly trained and compassionate team offers advanced services including Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, and Internal Medicine.

We believe that exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team. That's why we invest in our people, encourage professional development, and foster an environment where collaboration and continued learning are part of everyday practice.

Your success is our success!

We're seeking an Experienced Emergency Outpatient Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency Department.

This is a weekday position working Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, offering the opportunity to practice emergency medicine while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule.

In this role, you'll work closely with our emergency veterinarians and support team to provide timely, compassionate care to patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical needs.

We're looking for someone who brings a strong clinical foundation, thinks quickly on their feet, and is comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a busy emergency setting.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include

• Assist emergency veterinarians with outpatient examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Support patient triage, assessment, and stabilization as directed by the veterinary team.
• Perform diagnostic procedures, including digital radiographs, bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal testing, and cytology.
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters.
• Administer medications via IV, SQ, IM, and PO routes as directed and within applicable scope of practice.
• Assist with sedated procedures, including wound management and laceration repairs.
• Provide patient monitoring and assist with hospitalized patient care when needed.
• Prepare and dispense medications under veterinary direction.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with clients, helping them navigate stressful and emotional situations.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and examination areas.
• Recognize changing patient needs and respond appropriately in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 3 years of clinical veterinary experience required.
• Previous emergency or critical care experience strongly preferred.
• Strong foundational technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, diagnostic testing, and patient restraint.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and efficient while managing multiple patients and priorities.
• Sound clinical judgment and the ability to recognize when a patient requires immediate attention.
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to client and patient care.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Dependability, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
• A genuine passion for emergency veterinary medicine and continued professional growth.

Benefits

We know that caring for patients starts with taking care of our team. At AESC, we offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. ($19-21/h)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-match 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Continuing education benefits.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to expand your skills within a multidisciplinary emergency and specialty hospital.
• A supportive, experienced team of veterinary professionals who are passionate about what they do.

A consistent Monday–Thursday schedule with regular three-day weekends.

As a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital, occasional flexibility for additional shifts, including holidays or nights, may be requested based on hospital needs.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who loves the challenge of emergency medicine, enjoys working as part of a dedicated team, and wants to make a difference for pets and their families, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today to join the Emergency Department at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga and help us deliver exceptional care when our patients need it most.