Veterinary Assistant

Description

Veterinary Assistant

Critter Clinic   is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team to join our practice that is   located  just outside of Nashville in Gallatin, TN . Our Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase the efficiency of our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession!

Are you a nature lover? Beautiful Bledsoe Creek State Park is just seven miles away from the clinic. Do you enjoy live music and dining at great restaurants? Bustling Nashville is only thirty miles away! Join a successful team of doctors and staff with like-minded goals of practicing innovative medicine, while earning a comfortable living and enjoying lots of time exploring local destinations!

If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Animal handling and restraint

Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures

Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record

Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas

Restock and organize medical supplies

Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications :

2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred

Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve

Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively

A team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude

Benefits and Perks :

Short Term Disability paid for by employer

Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family

Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)

401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment

Kaiser / UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options

Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options

United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members

United Healthcare Vision Insurance options

Long Term Disability option

Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)

Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

Paid time off - inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation

LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)

Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)

Referral Bonus Program

DailyPay on Demand

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.