Veterinary Jobs in Jonesborough

OPENING SEPTEMBER 2024

Do you want to be the first to join a BRAND NEW, PRIVATELY-OWNED, small animal-exclusive, family-oriented, and supportive veterinary hospital with a culture unlike any other?

Do you want to be off 3-4 days per week and still have full-time benefits?

Foundations Animal Hospital is seeking full-time (preferably) veterinary technicians to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for animals and a desire to provide the highest level of care to our patients.

We are open Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM-5:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM-9:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM-9:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 PM-9:00 PM. On weekdays the hospital provides general practice medical and surgical services; on the weekends we provide urgent care services.

Salary: General Practice – $20/hour; Urgent Care – $22/hour; Bonuses for working holiday shifts

Responsibilities:

• Obtaining thorough histories, examining animals, and checking vitals (Temperature, Pulse,
• Respiration, etc.) in preparation for the veterinarian
• Taking radiographs of patients
• Administering medications, immunizations, and treatments, including nail trims
• Collecting blood, urine, and fecal samples for testing and perform tests with the samples
• Monitoring animals under anesthesia
• Performing general dental cleaning and polishing
• Provide general nursing care
• Assist veterinarians while they perform examinations or surgeries
• Induce, intubate, and prepare patients for surgery
• Monitor animals while recovering from surgery
• Advise and provide educational materials to clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavioral problems
• Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured patients
• Assist CSRs and veterinary assistants with their duties if needed
• Ensure samples are appropriately handled, packaged, and shipped to outside laboratories
• Place intravenous catheters
• Safely and correctly work medical equipment including but not limited to fluid pumps, therapy laser, microscopes, anesthesia monitors, etc.
• Enter patient charges and medical notes into the practice software system

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher in Veterinary
• Technology from an accredited school
• Current licensure as a veterinary technician in the state of Tennessee
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively
• 2+ years of work experience as a veterinary technician preferred
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid continuing education
• Employee discounts

If you are a passionate and dedicated veterinary technician who is looking for a rewarding career, we hope you join our team! Please visit our website at www.foundationsvet.com to apply or contact us at business@foundationsvet.com with questions.

OPENING SEPTEMBER 2024

Do you want to be the first to join a BRAND NEW, PRIVATELY-OWNED, small animal-exclusive, family-oriented, and supportive veterinary hospital with a culture unlike any other?

Do you want to be off 3-4 days per week and still have full-time benefits?

Foundations Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time (preferably) veterinary assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for animals and a desire to provide the highest level of care to our patients.

We are open Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM-5:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM-9:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM-9:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 PM-9:00 PM. On weekdays the hospital provides general practice medical and surgical services; on the weekends we provide urgent care services.

Salary: Weekdays – $15/hour; Weekends – $17/hour; Bonuses for working holiday shifts

Responsibilities:

• Obtaining thorough histories, and checking vitals (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, etc.) in preparation for the veterinarian
• Taking radiographs of patients
• Administering medications, immunizations, and treatments, including nail trims
• Collecting blood, urine, and fecal samples for testing and perform those tests
• Provide general nursing care
• Assist veterinarians while they perform examinations or surgeries
• Monitor animals while recovering from surgery
• Assist CSRs and veterinary technicians as needed
• Safely and correctly work medical equipment including but not limited to fluid pumps, therapy laser, microscopes, anesthesia monitors, etc.
• Enter patient charges and medical notes into the practice software system
• Ensure patient cages are clean at all times
• Clean and disinfect all working spaces as needed
• Walk dogs on a leash approximately 3 times daily
• Ensure patients in the hospital have appropriate food and water based on their individual needs
• Observe the patients in the hospital and alert appropriate staff of any concerns in patient condition
• Give medicated baths and trim nails
• Clean, correctly pack/wrap, and autoclave surgery instruments
• General cleaning duties: laundry, dishes, floors

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of work experience as a veterinary assistant preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Employee discounts

If you are a passionate and dedicated veterinary assistant who is looking for a rewarding career, we hope you join our team! Please visit our website at www.foundationsvet.com to apply or contact us at business@foundationsvet.com with questions.

OPENING SEPTEMBER 2024

Do you want to be the first to join a BRAND NEW, PRIVATELY-OWNED, small animal-exclusive, family-oriented, and supportive veterinary hospital with a culture unlike any other?

Do you want to be off 3-4 days per week and still have full-time benefits?

Foundations Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time (preferably) veterinary kennel assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for animals and a desire to provide the highest level of care to our patients.

We are open Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM-5:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM-9:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM-9:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 PM-9:00 PM. On weekdays the hospital provides general practice medical and surgical services; on the weekends we provide urgent care services.

Salary: Weekdays – $15/hour; Weekends – $17/hour; Bonuses for working holiday shifts

Responsibilities:

• Speak with clients in-person, over the phone, and occasionally via email and text
• Be able to speak and write professionally and clearly
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Provide estimates and invoices for payment
• Scan/enter patient records from previous practices into the electronic medical record
• Call other veterinary practices to request medical records on shared patients
• Respond with compassion and empathy in stressful and emotional situations
• Maintain a clean, stocked and orderly lobby and front office area
• Educate clients on products sold in waiting room
• Perform opening and closing procedures, end of day reports and deposits
• Data Entry: records, client questionnaires, referral information, etc.
• Ensure that referral letters and lab results go to the corresponding veterinarians
• Ensure all client and patient information is correct in the medical record
• Triage patients in the waiting room and over the phone to identify emergent situations

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years experience in the veterinary or human medical field with a general understanding of medical terminology preferred
• Computer experience (email usage, word/excel) and proficiency required in front desk equipment (such a credit card machine, copy machine, etc.)
• Ability to multitask

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Employee discounts

If you are a passionate and dedicated veterinary kennel assistant who is looking for a rewarding career, we hope you join our team! Please visit our website at www.foundationsvet.com to apply or contact us at business@foundationsvet.com with questions.