Veterinary Assistant

About the role

We’re currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth, we’d love to meet you!

Schedule

A full-time opportunity with rotating Saturdays. Hours are 4 x 10 hour shifts.

Compensation

The starting range is $15 - $22/hr and determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.

About VCA PetMed Animal Hospital

At VCA PetMed Animal Hospital, we're passionate about helping pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives through exceptional veterinary care. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we uphold the highest standards in veterinary medicine, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in patient care, safety, and client service. Our compassionate team is dedicated to creating a welcoming, family-focused environment where pets, their owners, and our associates feel supported every step of the way. We believe outstanding patient care starts with an engaged, collaborative team, which is why we foster a culture of respect, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures
• Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare and clean exam rooms
• Aid with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records and support charting
• Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits
• Support surgery prep and recovery as needed
• Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting
• A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• A high school diploma or equivalent required

Benefits

• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

Location

1120 Bell Rd, Antioch, TN 37013

Application

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!