Veterinary Assistant — Belle Forest Animal Hospital

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Nashville, TN, with compensation not specified in the listing. Belle Forest Animal Hospital provides veterinary care for small animals and exotic species.

What you'll do

• Support patient examinations and procedures
• take vital signs, collect samples, administer medications and vaccines, and bandage wounds. Feed and monitor patients, clean rooms and equipment, maintain medical records and inventory, prepare and sterilize instruments, communicate patient status to owners as directed, and assist with prescriptions and discharge. Answer phones and perform other hospital duties as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

animal care

veterinary hospital

patient care

small animals

exotic animals

medical records

nashville tn

petvet care centers

every other saturday

compensation not specified

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k) with discretionary contribution, team member pet discounts, emotional wellbeing support, continuing education stipends, and career development resources.

Why this role

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7 AM–6 PM, and every other Saturday, 8 AM–1 PM. High school diploma or GED and relevant veterinary-setting experience are required; two years as a veterinary assistant is preferred.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.