Description

Veterinary Assistant or Technician

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lenoir City, Tennessee

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 / hour

Description

Are you a Veterinary Assistant or Technician looking for a hands-on clinical role where your work truly matters? At Lenoir City Animal Clinic, we're building a team of driven, compassionate professionals who believe in top-notch care, teamwork, and continuous learning.

We're currently hiring for a full-time veterinary support role that puts you at the heart of patient care—from preventive visits to critical surgical prep and recovery. If you're the kind of person who thrives in a busy, positive, and animal-centered environment, we want to meet you.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with physical exams, diagnostic testing, and treatments
• Provide direct patient care including medication administration, fluid therapy, and nursing support
• Support our surgery team with pre-op prep, anesthesia monitoring, and post-op recovery
• Perform in-house diagnostics including blood draws, urinalysis, fecal testing, and radiographs
• Monitor vitals and patient condition during procedures and hospital stays
• Keep patient records accurate and up-to-date in our veterinary software
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and fear-free clinical environment

What You Bring:

• 1+ year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician in a clinical setting
• Confidence in handling animals safely and compassionately, even in high-stress situations
• Solid knowledge of veterinary procedures and terminology
• Strong communication skills with both team members and clients
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and support your fellow teammates
• Experience with veterinary software (e.g., Avimark, Cornerstone) is a plus, but not required

What We Offer:

As part of the Innovetive Petcare family, we're committed to supporting the whole you—at work and beyond. Full-time team members enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Career development opportunities through training, CE support, and mentorship
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health & wellbeing
• Pet care discounts for your own furry family
• A team-first culture that values your voice, your goals, and your passion for animal care

Ready to bring your skills to a team that truly supports you? Let's connect.
Apply now and discover what it's like to work in a clinic where your growth is part of the plan.

About Lenoir City Animal Clinic

Lenoir City Animal Clinic, in Knoxville, TN area, is a full-service veterinary clinic, offering a wide range of services to our clients and patients. We are constantly looking at new services, technology, and opportunities.

Our collaborative team shares a passion for practicing small animal medicine and surgery. We encourage an environment where learning and development are a core part of what we do. We provide our team with every opportunity to continue to learn and grow. We will take your passion and be a strategic partner to you by integrating your passion into our practice. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.

Lenoir City Animal Clinic is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Lenoir City Animal Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.