Job Description

Outpatient Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 / hour

Emergency Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant (ER)
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga – Chattanooga, TN
Are you interested in emergency 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 & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is East Tennessee’s premier provider of emergency and specialty veterinary services. Our highly trained and compassionate team delivers advanced patient care in 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, and Internal Medicine. We invest in our team because your success is our success.

We are currently seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency Department team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys emergency medicine, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

• Saturday & Sunday: 4:00 PM – 4:00 AM
• Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with emergency patient care and treatments
• Provide excellent client communication, education, and relationship-building
• Perform diagnostics including:
  • Radiographs
  • Bloodwork
  • Urinalysis
  • Cytology
  • Fecal testing
• Administer medications via IV, SQ, IM, and PO routes
• Place intravenous catheters
• Assist with sedated procedures, including laceration repairs
• Support hospitalized patient care as needed
• Dispense medications accurately
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and restocking throughout the hospital

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of 2 years of veterinary clinical experience required
• Emergency or specialty experience preferred
• Strong technical skills and ability to multitask in a high-volume environment
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for emergency medicine and saving the lives of animals
• Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt in a 24-hour emergency setting

Because we are a 24-hour facility, occasional nights and holidays may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
  Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-match 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing education and career development opportunities
  Opportunity to work alongside some of the top veterinary doctors in Tennessee
  Sign-on bonus, retention bonus, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates