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Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Innovetive Petcare
Cookeville$14–18On-site1w ago
Employment
Full-time

About the role

Grow Where You’re Invested In.

  • Preventive and wellness care
  • Surgery and anesthesia
  • Diagnostics and in-house laboratory services
  • Dental procedures
  • Urgent and medical case management

Who This Role Is For

  • Is confident supporting anesthesia and surgery
  • Enjoys client education and communication
  • Thrives in a fast-paced small animal practice
  • Wants to continue building technical skills
  • Is interested in long-term career growth

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Strong working knowledge of small animal medicine
  • Proficiency in veterinary software (AVImark, Cornerstone, or similar)
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to lift and restrain patients safely
  • Strong attention to detail and medical math accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

  • Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT)
  • Veterinary Assistant certification (CVA)
  • Experience in dentistry, radiology, or surgical monitoring
  • 2 years of veterinary clinical experience

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Technical Skills

  • Assist veterinarians during examinations and medical procedures
  • Prepare patients for surgery and support anesthesia induction and monitoring
  • Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and sample collection
  • Conduct in-house laboratory testing (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, cytology)
  • Assist with radiographs and diagnostic imaging
  • Monitor patients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively
  • Accurately calculate medication dosages and prepare prescriptions
  • Maintain surgical suite sterility and clinic cleanliness

Patient & Client Care

  • Obtain and document thorough medical histories
  • Educate clients on preventive care, vaccines, medications, and post-operative instructions
  • Provide compassionate communication during both routine and difficult visits
  • Support follow-up communication and appointment coordination

Administrative & Operational Support

  • Maintain detailed and compliant medical records
  • Support inventory management and medication tracking
  • Process transactions and assist with billing as needed
  • Contribute to workflow efficiency and clinic organization
  • Monday - Friday 8-5
  • Every other Saturday 8-12pm (one weekday off to accommodate Saturday schedule shift - TBD)

Why Join Flatt Veterinary Clinic?

🏥 Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • HSA & FSA options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays

🐾 Pet Care Benefits

  • Employee discounts on veterinary services, medications, and products

📈 Professional Growth

  • Continuing Education support and reimbursement
  • Licensing fee assistance
  • Access to online training and clinical development platforms
  • Career advancement opportunities within the broader hospital network

💼 Financial Security

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Performance and referral incentives

🤝 Team Culture

  • Recognition programs
  • Team-building events
  • Supportive, respectful work environment

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Perks & benefits

  • 401k
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Pension Matching

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