Description

Outpatient Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician - Weekday Mornings

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 / hour

Description

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga (AESC Chattanooga) is expanding and seeking an experienced Outpatient Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to support our growing specialty and surgical services during weekday daytime hours.

This role is not entry level. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical confidence, thrives in a fast-paced specialty environment, and has a solid foundation in surgery, anesthesia, or emergency medicine. If you enjoy high-level patient care, collaborative teamwork, and predictable daytime hours-this may be the perfect fit.

AESC Chattanooga is East Tennessee's premier provider of 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary care, offering:

• Emergency & Critical Care
• Surgery
• Oncology
• Internal Medicine

Our modern, fully equipped hospital is supported by a compassionate, highly skilled team dedicated to exceptional medicine and client care. At AESC, we invest in our people-your growth and success matter here.

As an Outpatient Veterinary Assistant or Technician, you will play a key role in supporting scheduled outpatient appointments, specialty procedures, and surgical cases. You'll work closely with veterinarians, credentialed technicians, and specialty teams to ensure efficient patient flow, exceptional medical care, and clear client communication.

This role is ideal for professionals with ER, specialty, or advanced general practice experience who are ready to apply their skills in a structured outpatient setting.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday | 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

What You'll Do

As an Outpatient Veterinary Assistant or Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting our Emergency & Critical Care team during weekday evening shifts, delivering exceptional patient care and client service in a collaborative, supportive environment.


Primary Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians and credentialed technicians with outpatient, surgical, and specialty cases
• Assist with patient intake, history collection, and outpatient procedures
• Perform diagnostics including:
  • Venipuncture and laboratory sample preparation
  • Radiographs
  • Urinalysis, fecals, cytology, and bloodwork
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Prepare patients for surgery and post-operative care
• Administer medications via IV, SQ, IM, and PO routes
• Monitor patient vitals and comfort during procedures
• Provide clear, compassionate client communication and education
• Accurately dispense prescribed medications
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and outpatient areas
• Collaborate effectively with emergency and specialty teams to support continuity of care

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on veterinary clinical experience, including one or more of the following:
  • Emergency & Critical Care
  • Specialty medicine
  • Surgery and anesthesia support in a high-volume general practice
• Strong technical proficiency in:
  • IV catheter placement and venipuncture
  • Anesthesia monitoring and post-operative recovery
  • Medication administration and fluid therapy
  • Patient restraint and low-stress handling techniques
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-acuity medical environment
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail
• High School Diploma or GED required

• Certified Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technology education preferred
• Graduation from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Tennessee preferred

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding excellence and fostering professional growth. AESC and Innovetive Petcare provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, career, and life outside of work.


Compensation & Benefits Include:
Competitive hourly pay: $18-$25/hour (based on experience)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Continuing education (CE) support and career development opportunities
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Access to online CE platforms and leadership development programs
401(k) with company match
⏰ Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Opportunities to work with cutting-edge equipment and specialty teams in emergency, surgery, internal medicine, and oncology
❤️ A culture of teamwork, mentorship, and respect-where your growth truly matters

Headstart Program: Student loan support for recent graduates (within the last 3 years) of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program, including assistance with licensure and reimbursement upon successful completion of the VTNE.

If you're eager to expand your skills, work with an incredible team, and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today with your resume and a brief letter of interest to join the team at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga!