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Overview

Veterinary Assistant - Indian Ridge Animal Hospital
1100 Indian Trail Dr. #4659, Kingsport, TN 37660

Indian Ridge Animal Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team!
About Us

At Indian Ridge Animal Hospital, our mission is simple: to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care for pets while supporting their families with compassion, respect, and education. We pride ourselves on treating every patient as if they were our own, working together as a collaborative team in a clean, safe, and supportive environment.
Clinic Hours (including Urgent Care)

• Monday & Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Tuesday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Compensation

$17-$19/hr, commensurate with experience
⭐ What We're Looking For

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends, including Urgent Care hours
• Experience with surgical and dental procedures strongly preferred
• Previous Emergency or Urgent Care experience highly desirable
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and a passion for patient care

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match - starting Day 1!
• Annual scrub allowance for all employees
• Yearly bonus opportunities
• Customized learning and professional development support

At Indian Ridge Animal Hospital, you won't just have a job—you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families every single day. If you're ready to bring your skills, compassion, and dedication to a team that values you, we'd love to meet you!

Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Pet Health (MPH) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast paced
  environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
  proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Pet Health (MPH) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.