Job Description

East Ridge Animal Hospital is located in East Ridge, Tennessee. At East Ridge Animal Hospital, we provide loving health care to your small animal and exotic pets. We want you to feel like you're one of us, which is why we strive for true family-oriented service. Using the latest technology, we can complete endoscopic exams for ear infection, sinuses, and gastrointestinal issues. Other services we provide are vaccines, routine checkups, sick appointments, boarding, digital radiology, in-house diagnostics, dentistry, acupuncture, cold laser therapy, holistic medicine, routine and advanced (soft tissue and orthopedics) surgical care, and much more. We are proud to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association and are members of the American Association of Feline Practitioners.

East Ridge is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, bordering Chattanooga, Tennessee Lake Winnipesauke amusement park is located nearby and has rides and attractions for the entire family. Rock city is located atop Lookout Mountain, it is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and breathtaking views. Chickamauga and Chattanooga national military park is a historic park at the site of 2 Civil War battles, featuring trails, visitor centers & an archeological site.

To learn more about us, click here: https://www.vetyourpets.com/

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Clinic Lead to support daily floor operations while developing management and leadership skills. This role will assist with patient flow, team support, and coverage where needed throughout the clinic, while offering hands-on leadership development in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting on the clinic floor as needed as a CSR or Veterinary Assistant
• Supporting daily operations and staff workflow
• Learning and implementing management practices
• Assisting leadership with scheduling, organization, and team communication
• Helping maintain a positive and efficient clinic environment

This position is ideal for someone looking to grow into a leadership role within a fast-paced 5 doctor clinic

Qualifications

We’re looking for a Veterinary Clinic Lead who is:

• A positive, dependable team leader with a strong work ethic
• Able to arrive on time, prepared, and ready to support daily hospital operations
• Experienced in veterinary medicine, with a minimum of 1 year preferred
• Skilled in delivering exceptional client service and communicating clearly with both clients and team members
• Confident interpreting medical records and accurately documenting patient histories
• Knowledgeable in preventative care, surgical procedures, and overall hospital workflow
• Comfortable leading by example while supporting and mentoring team members
• Proficient in low-stress animal restraint and safe patient handling
• Experienced in sample collection, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples
• Capable of properly preparing and processing laboratory samples and diagnostic tests
• Skilled in positioning and capturing high-quality radiographs
• A self-starter who is motivated to continue growing their veterinary knowledge and leadership skills
• Receptive to constructive feedback and committed to maintaining an efficient, collaborative hospital environment

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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