Veterinary Assistant - Full-time - PAWS

Annual Salary Range: $39,530 - $42,422Launch your career as a Veterinary Assistant - Full-time - PAWS by learning from and supporting the Veterinarian and Animal Services team in shelter and clinic care. Duties may include examining dogs, cats, wild, and exotic animals for disease, injury, parasites, and other conditions; running lab tests (blood, urine, stool); and providing ongoing updates on patient status. You'll maintain complete medical charts, animal medical records, and euthanasia reports; assist with diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures (including administering/monitoring anesthesia as directed); support euthanasia as needed; and aid animals recovering from surgery or treatment. You'll follow vaccination/medication protocols, provide first aid (splints, tourniquets, blankets, muzzles, etc.), and keep treatment areas clean, sterile, and organized-including autoclave sterilization, equipment upkeep, and kennel disinfection. You'll track medical-supply inventory, help guide patient flow as the veterinarian's extra eyes/ears/hands, educate clients on preventive care and treatment, and complete basic front-office tasks. Work is computer-based at times; evenings/weekends/holidays may be required. Apply to grow your hands-on skills with PAWS.Benefits:Health, Dental, Vision Insurance ProgramFully Funded Pension with Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System401(k), Roth 401(k) and 457b Additional Retirement Saving OptionsPublic Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramVacation and Sick Leave AccrualHoliday PayEmployee Assistance ProgramOur Commitment:To promote and increase efficiency and responsiveness for the residents of Rutherford County.To provide fair and equal opportunity to all qualified applicants who apply for employment with Rutherford County based only on demonstrated merit and fitness as ascertained through fair and practical methods of selection.To develop a program of recruitment and advancement that presents Rutherford County in a professional manner in terms of career interest and encouragement.To establish and promote high morale among employees by providing professional working relationships, a uniform personnel policy, opportunity for advancement, and consideration for the employee's needs and desires.To adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in working with our citizens, vendors, and employees.If you're ready to grow with a supportive team serving Rutherford County, apply today.