Veterinary Assistant - Livewell Urgent Care

About the role

Livewell Animal Urgent Care of East Nashville is rooted in providing compassionate, personalized care to the pets and pet parents of this vibrant Tennessee community. Serving key East Nashville neighborhoods including Inglewood, Five Points, and Eastwood, we focus on high-quality, comprehensive small animal medicine, surgery, and critical urgent care. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our outstanding 4.8-star community rating, showing the trust we have built since opening in 2023. If you are looking for a place where loving them well means caring for them well, we invite you to join our dedicated medical team.

Responsibilities

• Be a Critical Support in Urgent Situations: Directly assist veterinarians and technicians with hands-on patient care in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure a Seamless Workflow During a Crisis: Anticipate needs and maintain composure to keep the clinic running efficiently, even during a medical emergency.
• Provide a Calming Presence for Clients: Assist with check-ins, payments, and communications with empathy and professionalism.
• Maintain High Standards Under Pressure: Ensure accurate record-keeping and maintain a clean, safe hospital environment at all times.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience, with ER or high-volume experience preferred.
• The ability to stay calm, composed, and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets, with proficiency in basic laboratory, pharmacy, and nursing skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• A flexible schedule, with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience, with ER or high-volume experience preferred.
• The ability to stay calm, composed, and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets, with proficiency in basic laboratory, pharmacy, and nursing skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• A flexible schedule, with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

• Compassion and empathy towards pets and pet parents.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage stress and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic laboratory, pharmacy, and nursing skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401k retirement options, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Discounted veterinary care for your own pets through an online discount platform and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and role.

Schedule

Evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact benefits@mvetpartners.com with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.