Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant   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!  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 solve problems   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  Medical 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  Team Member Discounts for Pet Care  Paid time off - inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation  Referral Bonus Program  DailyPay on Demand  Founded in 1953, Animal Clinic Inc. of Chattanooga has been dedicated for more than 60 years to providing exemplary services that consistently exceed the expectations of our clients and their highly valued pets. We are a full service veterinary medical facility with two full-service clinic locations in Chattanooga, TN. The professional and courteous staff at Animal Clinic Downtown & Animal Clinic East seek to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for our highly valued patients.  We go above and beyond to meet the strict requirements of AAHA, The American Animal Hospital Association, to maintain our accreditation for caring for companion animals. AAHA accreditation is sought voluntarily by only 15 percent of North American veterinary practices, and we are proud to be one of them!    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.