What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Western Veterinary Partners?
Dandridge Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
This is an excellent opportunity for Veterinary Assistants who are excited to fully utilize their skills in both surgery and outpatient care while making meaningful connections with clients and their pets.
In This Role, You Will
Schedule: This is a full-time position, with a 4 x 10 schedule and availability needed Monday - Friday and rotating Saturdays from 9am - 12pm.
Full-time benefits and compensation**:
Dandridge Animal Hospital offers the rare combination of small-town connection and meaningful professional growth. Our close-knit, 5-doctor team values strong communication, mentorship, and doing right by both clients and each other—without ER or on-call hours. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills in dentistry, surgery, and diagnostics while working predictable hours in a supportive, positive environment. Located just outside Knoxville, Dandridge provides an affordable, relaxed lifestyle with easy access to city amenities, outdoor recreation, and a community where you’re truly known and appreciated.
This is an excellent opportunity for Veterinary Assistants who are excited to fully utilize their skills in both surgery and outpatient care while making meaningful connections with clients and their pets.
In This Role, You Will
- Assist with patient preparation and recovery during surgical and dental procedures.
- Maintain detailed medical records to support accurate patient care.
- Support exam room workflow by assisting with outpatient care, patient handling, and preparing for appointments.
- Communicate with clients to check-in for appointments, review treatment plans, provide discharge instructions, and address questions with empathy and clarity.
- Anticipate the needs of your team to maintain an efficient schedule while upholding the highest standards of patient care.
Schedule: This is a full-time position, with a 4 x 10 schedule and availability needed Monday - Friday and rotating Saturdays from 9am - 12pm.
Full-time benefits and compensation**:
- Compensation: $15 - 17 per hour, for each hour worked*
- Bonus package: $500 for those with 3 years of consecutive, current experience
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k options
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discounts
- Uniform allowance
- 3 years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting is required
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Radiology
- Surgical setup & assisting
- Phlebotomy
- SQ injections
- Lab sample collection
- Inpatient care
Dandridge Animal Hospital offers the rare combination of small-town connection and meaningful professional growth. Our close-knit, 5-doctor team values strong communication, mentorship, and doing right by both clients and each other—without ER or on-call hours. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills in dentistry, surgery, and diagnostics while working predictable hours in a supportive, positive environment. Located just outside Knoxville, Dandridge provides an affordable, relaxed lifestyle with easy access to city amenities, outdoor recreation, and a community where you’re truly known and appreciated.
- To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant’s education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.
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