- Salary
- $19 – $21/hr
- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Veterinary Assistant
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 / hour
Description
ICU Veterinary Technician / Assistant | Overnight
Are you passionate about critical care veterinary medicine and ready to use your advanced technical skills where they can make a real impact? Join a collaborative specialty and emergency team where you’ll provide hands-on care to some of our most critical patients while continuing to grow your skills and career.
About Us
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is East Tennessee’s premier provider of 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary care. We partner with local veterinary practices to provide advanced diagnostics, treatment, and around-the-clock care for pets requiring services beyond the scope of general practice.
Our multidisciplinary team provides advanced care in:
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Surgery
- Oncology
- Internal Medicine
We believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team, and we’re committed to creating an environment built around community, respect, empathy, passion, and growth.
We are currently hiring a full-time ICU Veterinary Technician / Assistant to join our overnight team:
Friday – Sunday | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
This position includes an overnight shift premium.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
As a member of our ICU team, you’ll work alongside our doctors and support staff to provide attentive, high-level care to hospitalized and critically ill patients. Responsibilities may include:
- Monitoring critical and hospitalized patients and identifying changes in patient status
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
- Medication administration via IV, IM, SQ, and other appropriate routes
- Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and sample collection
- Assisting with advanced critical care procedures
- Monitoring anesthesia and recovering patients
- Performing diagnostic testing, including chemistries, CBCs, urinalysis, and fecal testing
- Collecting and appropriately handling blood, urine, and other diagnostic samples
- Maintaining detailed and accurate documentation of treatments, patient status, and changes in overall health
- Working closely with the medical team to prioritize patient needs and respond to changes quickly
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked ICU
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
This is an advanced clinical role supporting critically ill and hospitalized patients. We’re looking for someone who is confident in their foundational skills and ready to continue developing in a specialty environment.
- 3+ years of clinical experience in a veterinary hospital
- Advanced technical skills, including phlebotomy, anesthesia monitoring, and critical patient care
- Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
- High attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients and responsibilities
- Basic computer skills and accurate medical record documentation
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine desire to learn and continue developing your technical abilities
- Ability to remain focused and compassionate in a fast-paced critical care environment
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation – $19.00–$21.00/hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Comprehensive Training & Career Development – Gain access to ongoing learning opportunities and career growth programs.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being.
- Exclusive Pet Care Discounts – Significant savings on pet exams, treatments, and boarding.
- Generous Paid Time Off – Recharge with paid vacation and personal days.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future with our retirement savings plan.
Skills
Patient Care