Veterinary Assistant

Address: 4408 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37209

VCA Murphy Animal Hospital is expanding our Patient Care Team and seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant !

Schedule: Full-time, 4 x 10 hour shifts.

About Us:
VCA Murphy Road Animal Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate veterinary care for our patients and exceptional service for our clients. We are a collaborative team that values professionalism, continuous learning, and a positive work environment.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated, full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about animal care, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys working closely with both patients and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care and treatments
• Safely handle and restrain animals during exams and procedures
• Prepare exam rooms, surgical areas, and equipment
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the hospital
• Support with laboratory sample collection and processing
• Provide excellent client communication and support
• Assist with feeding, walking, and general care of hospitalized patients
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation
• Plus more

Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include:

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.

• Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.

• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.

• Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.

• Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.

• Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.

• Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.

• Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.

• Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.

• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.

• Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year's salary.

• Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.

• Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about animal care and looking to grow your career in veterinary medicine, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you are a current associate, you 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!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.