Specialty & Surgical Services | Veterinary Specialty Hospital Jobs | Chattanooga, TN
Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician looking to grow your career in specialty veterinary medicine? Do you enjoy high-level patient care, collaborative teamwork, and working in a fast-paced clinical environment with advanced medical cases?
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga (AESC Chattanooga) is expanding and seeking an experienced Outpatient Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to support our growing specialty and surgical services.
This is not an entry-level veterinary position. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical confidence, thrives in a fast-paced specialty environment, and has a solid foundation in surgery, anesthesia, emergency medicine, or advanced general practice.
About AESC Chattanooga
AESC Chattanooga is East Tennessee’s premier provider of 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary care, offering:
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Surgery
- Oncology
- Internal Medicine
Our modern, fully equipped veterinary hospital is supported by a compassionate and highly skilled team dedicated to exceptional medicine and client care. At AESC, we invest in our people because your growth and success matter here.
Schedule
Part-Time Weekend Schedule
Saturday & Sunday | 4:00 PM – 4:00 AM
As an Outpatient Veterinary Assistant or Technician, you will play a key role in supporting scheduled outpatient appointments, specialty procedures, and surgical cases. You’ll work closely with veterinarians, credentialed technicians, and specialty teams to ensure efficient patient flow, exceptional medical care, and clear client communication.
This role is ideal for veterinary professionals with ER, specialty, surgical, anesthesia, or advanced general practice experience who are ready to apply their skills in a structured outpatient setting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians and credentialed technicians with outpatient, surgical, and specialty cases
- Assist with patient intake, history collection, and outpatient procedures
- Perform diagnostics including:
- Venipuncture and laboratory sample preparation
- Radiographs
- Urinalysis, fecals, cytology, and bloodwork
- Place and maintain intravenous catheters
- Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Prepare patients for surgery and provide post-operative care
- Administer medications via IV, SQ, IM, and PO routes
- Monitor patient vitals and comfort during procedures
- Provide compassionate client communication and education
- Accurately dispense prescribed medications
- Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment and outpatient areas
- Collaborate closely with emergency and specialty teams to support continuity of care
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Minimum of 2 years of veterinary clinical experience required
- Experience in emergency, specialty, surgery, anesthesia, or advanced general practice strongly preferred
- Strong technical and patient care skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced veterinary environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Positive attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn
- Passion for delivering exceptional veterinary medicine and patient care
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is a 24-hour Emergency and Referral facility. We are a one-of-a-kind specialty animal hospital comprised of a cohesive group of experts who values teamwork and client experience. Our hospital is a neighborhood partner and a trusted resource that has the tools to provide advanced diagnostics, evaluation, and treatment.
We provide veterinary care in an environment rooted in comfort and compassion. Our hospital is comprised of a cohesive group of veterinarians who are board-certified, with advanced experience and training in a variety of areas: internal medicine, surgery, and oncology. We use state-of-the-art medical technology and fully equipped surgical suites, including an on-site CT scanner, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy.
Hear more about working with us from the team at Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Chattanooga!
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga 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.
