Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Berclair Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic serving Berclair and the surrounding Memphis, TN, area. Conveniently located in Memphis, our animal clinic provides emergency care, dental, surgical, and general health support, as well as regular wellness checkups.

Our clinic has been providing comprehensive healthcare to animals of all shapes and sizes for over 60 years. We specialize in caring for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, and pocket pets, offering preventative care, nutritional support, and urgent care.

Our experienced veterinarians, Dr. Steve Snow, Dr. Allison Souvigney, and Dr. Syron Oleson, along with our team of highly trained technicians, provide the best quality pet care in Memphis and the surrounding area. Berclair Animal Hospital P.C. is a comfortable, family-friendly environment, offering a safe and calm place for your pet and family alike. It will only take one visit, and we will quickly become your pet's favorite veterinarian in Memphis.

In addition to emergency care, Berclair Animal Hospital P.C. offers a wide range of medical and dental services. Our services extend even further to include grooming, boarding, medication refills, vaccines, and dental work. For small animals and exotic pets, we specialize in dermatology, gastroenterology, endocrine diseases, and internal medicine.

Our Memphis veterinarian is committed to providing the highest quality care using innovative techniques and state-of-the-art technology. Our comprehensive health services give Berclair and the surrounding communities access to ultrasound, digital x-ray, lab work, and other diagnostic capabilities.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to: pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for: an experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 2-years experience required. Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator. Must be able to properly restrain pets. Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus! Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff: pay $14-16/hr depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA). Employee Assistance Program. Paid vacation and sick time for all employees. Paid bereavement program. Paid parental leave program. Competitive compensation. Continuing education allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles). Tuition reimbursement program available to any AVMA accredited veterinary technology program. Career development opportunities. Referral bonus program for most positions! Additional benefits may also be available (i.e. personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses etc). Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.