Veterinary Assistant -Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Harpeth Hills Animal Hospital is growing and we are looking for a full time veterinary assistant to join our team. To get a flavor of who we are and what we are all about please visit our website ( or check us out on Facebook.

Our culture is important to both us and our clients and we are looking for the right fit in our new assistant . Our new assistant will possess the following character traits:

• excellent customer service and an upbeat and positive bedside manner with our patients
• direct/honest/and compassionate communication and education
• team oriented approach to working and solving problems
• a willingness and ability to adapt to changing situations
• a purpose driven work ethic
• reliable and punctual

Candidates Work Requirements, Experience & Expectations:

• Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
• At least one year of recent experience in veterinary practice or medical environment, with increasing responsibilities.
• Ability to perform routine veterinary medical procedures (e.g., collect samples, draw blood, and administer injections).
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate records and to charge clients for all products and services rendered.
• Ability to properly restrain patients.
• Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures. Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
• Ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• A commitment to outstanding client service.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 30 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 30 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.
• Willingness to be trained in any skills necessary to complete the job.

Preferred:

• Education equivalent to two years of college (pre-veterinary curriculum) or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Three years recent experience in a veterinary practice, with increasing responsibilities.

Position Compensation & Benefits

• Pay corresponding to experience and skill level of applicant
• Paid Time Off
• Dental/Vision Insurance Benefits
• Pet Care Discounts

Schedule:

• Full time shifts are typically 4 days/week from 7:15 am - 6:00 pm (with the same day off every week).

How to Apply:

Please respond to this ad via message or by email. Complete an employment application upon our request providing previous employment and volunteer history, if any. All previous employers must have the supervisor’s contact information listed – including telephone number. Non-family references are required.

Harpeth Hills Animal Hospital is growing and we are looking for an experienced full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! To get a flavor of who we are and what we’re all about please visit our website at or check us out on Facebook @harpethhillsvet.

Company Description

Harpeth Hills Animal Hospital is growing and we are looking for an experienced full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! To get a flavor of who we are and what we’re all about please visit our website at or check us out on Facebook @harpethhillsvet.