Full-time Veterinary Technician/Assistant - Hohenwald Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers' Hohenwald Animal Hospital is currently seeking Full-time Veterinary Technicians/Assistants to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Technician/Assistant who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Hohenwald Animal Hospital in Hohenwald, Tennessee, is a full-service veterinary practice providing comprehensive care for companion animals and livestock, all in one location. Known for its broad service offering and compassionate team, the hospital delivers high-quality, dependable care with a strong community focus.

Why Join Us:

• We are a fast-paced rural mixed practice animal hospital. We not only treat dogs and cats, but also horses, cows, chickens, goats, alpacas and more.
• Due to our location, we also see everything from annuals to urgent care daily, making every day interesting. We work closely with the community and several humane societies. 
• If you want to join a great team and stay busy and learn something new every day, then we are for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or GED.
• We are willing to train for the assistant position; however, candidates must be comfortable around dogs and cats.
• For the Veterinary Technician position, candidates need to be Licensed in the state of TN.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• For Veterinary Assistants:
  • Previous Veterinary Experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge and previous use of Avimark would be helpful.
  • Comfortable restraining animals.
• For Veterinary Technicians, the ability to perform simple math for drug calculations.

Schedule

• Schedule will consist of 3-4 weekday shifts and 2-3 Saturdays shifts a month. Typical scheduled hours are Monday through Friday from 7:45am-5:15pm, and Saturday from 7:30am-1:15pm.
• Schedule will also include rotated Saturday PM and Sunday kennel shifts with other team members. Kennels Shifts are Saturday from 4pm-5pm, Sunday from 8am-9am and 4pm-5 pm with shift differential for kennel shifts.
• There will also be two to four Holiday kennel shifts required a year.
• There is no required after hours.
• Some availability is fine. Full-time is typically scheduled about ~35-38 hours a week. We are also open to Part-time.

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources