Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant – Full-Time

The Animal Clinic & Lodge at Ingram Farms – Pulaski, Tennessee
Full-Time | 34 Hours | Monday–Friday | Shifts Vary

About Us

The Animal Clinic & Lodge at Ingram Farms is a privately owned, one-doctor small-animal practice that blends high-quality medicine with genuine Southern hospitality. Our mission is to provide exceptional veterinary care in a supportive, respectful, and team-centered environment. We value kindness, professionalism, and integrity—and we believe those qualities create the best experience for both patients and people.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, and eager to learn. Applicants with hands-on experience in animal restraint, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement will be given strong preference.

This position is well suited for an individual who thrives in a team environment, communicates respectfully, and works with a sense of purpose and humility.

We offer on the job training in a tiered format. This means that the more you learn and master leads to tiered increases in base pay.

Schedule

• Days: Monday–Friday
• Shifts:
• Morning: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Hours: Approximately 20–30 hours per week
• Shifts will vary week to week based on clinic needs
• Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (fully protected, uninterrupted)

Key Responsibilities

• Safely restrain dogs and cats for exams, procedures, and treatments
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures, including anesthesia preparation and monitoring
• Administer treatments and medications as directed by the veterinarian
• Support veterinarians with patient care and diagnostics
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment
• Provide attentive care to hospitalized and boarding patients
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and team members
• Follow established protocols and accept feedback with professionalism

Qualifications

• Veterinary assistant experience preferred (1–2 years ideal)
• Proficiency in animal restraint
• Calm, confident, and compassionate handling of patients
• Team player, non competitive
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and emotionally mature
• Comfortable taking direction and adapting to feedback
• Committed to high standards of patient care and ongoing learning

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Protected lunch time
• Supportive, respectful work environment
• Opportunity to grow in a privately owned practice that truly values its people
• Uniform allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person