Veterinary Assistant

Main Street Animal Clinic is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! We are a multi-doctor, small animal hospital that has proudly served the Oakland, TN, community for years.

This is a full-time role (5-8s) with rotating Saturday coverage.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of current, hands-on veterinary experience preferred
• Self-starters who take initiative and pay close attention to detail
• Compassionate team players who have excellent communication skills
• Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time
• Experience with Cornerstone is a plus, but not required
• Must be able to lift at least 40lbs

Our ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Animal handling and restraint
• Anesthesia induction
• Surgery assistance and anesthetic monitoring
• Dental prophylaxis and radiographs
• Blood draws and IV catheter placement
• SQ/IM Injections and medication administration
• Microscopic evaluation - setting up blood smears, fecal cytology, ear cytology, skin cytology
• Advanced client communication and education

Full-time benefits and compensation:

• $15-$19/hour (based on experience)
• Bonus Package: $500-$2,000 (based on experience and credentials)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k options
• Paid time off
• Personal pet discounts
• Well-stocked break room
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth potential
• And more!

Providing the care our community deserves:

Main Street Animal Clinic is a growing, multi-doctor practice offering the highest quality of medicine to cats and dogs in Oakland, Tennessee. Our practice values teamwork and communication and understands that achieving the best quality of care means taking care of our team. We support our team’s growth by encouraging continued education and certification opportunities and training our team so they can take on new roles and responsibilities at our practice. Our primary services are robust, including everything from general wellness and preventative care to orthopedics, dentistry, chiropractic care, laser therapy, and surgery. We have numerous exam rooms (with room for more!), a separate feline room, a dedicated euthanasia room, and excellent tools and equipment to best support our patients. To take a tour of our clinic and learn more, we encourage you to visit our website.

If you are interested in becoming part of a team that encourages your career growth and works well together, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person