VCA Animal Hospitals·Mount Juliet, Tennessee
Support veterinarians and technicians by assisting with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure the cleanliness and safety of the hospital environment.
2701 N. Mt. Juliet Road Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 VCA Animal Care Center of Mt. Juliet is excited to expand our team and is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant!
Schedule: Full-time opportunity with rotating Saturdays.
About Us: VCA Animal Care Center of Mt. Juliet has been serving the community since 1985 and is proud to offer preventative and routine care, surgery, and dental procedures. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, team-oriented culture where learning and professional development are encouraged.
Key
Responsibilities: In this role, you will support our veterinarians and technicians in delivering exceptional care to our patients and outstanding service to our clients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with examinations, treatments, and surgeries, as well as maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring a clean and safe environment. Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations and surgical procedures. Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas. Restrain animals safely and humanely for procedures. Administer medications and treatments as directed. Collect and process laboratory samples. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records. Educate clients on general pet care and post-operative instructions. Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all hospital areas. VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates.
Key benefits include:
Mental
Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
Full
Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
Paid
Time
Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
Financial
Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-
Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
Leadership development and mentorship programs.
401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
Full
Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
Pet
Care
Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Advisory
Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
Transfer
Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
The starting range for Veterinary Assistants is $15 - 19/hr and is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.
1+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant Confident in restraint, medical records, and running diagnostic labs. Your Next Career Step Starts Here Whether you’re ready to advance your career or looking for a hospital that believes in mentorship and growth, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. We can’t wait to meet you—apply today! If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Requires at least one year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant. Candidates must be confident in animal restraint, managing medical records, and running diagnostic labs.
Market context
In Tennessee, veterinary assistant roles are often competitive because clinics look for people who can handle animals safely, keep accurate medical records, and stay effective in fast-paced settings. Benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and sick leave. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review key details faster; before applying, confirm the clinic’s handling procedures and documentation expectations.