What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga?
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 / hour
Are you passionate about emergency veterinary medicine and ready to grow your skills in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? Join a team that values your development, supports your success, and empowers you to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families.
About UsAnimal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is East Tennessee’s premier provider of 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary care. Our highly skilled and compassionate team delivers advanced services including:
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Surgery
- Oncology
- Internal Medicine
Available Schedule
We are currently hiring for overnightEmergency Technician / Assistant roles in our ER department:
- Overnight Shift: Monday–Thursday | 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM (No weekends!)
- Intravenous catheter placement and venipuncture
- Administer drugs (IV, SQ, Oral)
- Assists with radiographic procedures
- Perform diagnostic blood, urine, and fecal testing
- Provide care to hospitalized patients
- Manage invoicing of patients
- Client communication and education
- Admitting and discharging patients
- Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience
- Strong technical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Passion for emergency medicine and patient care
- Flexibility to work nights and holidays as needed in a 24-hour facility
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Sign-on bonus, retention bonus, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Opportunity to work alongside some of the top veterinary professionals in Tennessee
Salary : $18 - $25