VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals (RIVER)

　　2132 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406

　　VCA RIVER is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the surgery team at our AAHA-accredited emergency and referral hospital in Chattanooga!

　　About the Role

　　You will support our surgery service by sterilizing and preparing surgical packs and instruments, setting up the surgery suite for various orthopedic and soft-tissue procedures, and assisting the veterinarian and technicians with a variety of other tasks.

　　Schedule: Surgical hours are Part Time, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8am - 6pm, with potential for Full Time by taking other hospital shifts as Veterinary Assistant.

　　Compensation: Veterinary Assistants enjoy a competitive hourly pay commensurate with experience and credentials. There is also a $2/hr shift differential for overnight shifts Mon-Thu and weekend hours Fri-Sun.

　　About RIVER

　　We are home to a wonderful team of specialists, LVMTs, Assistants, and support staff, with services including Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Physical Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine, and 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care. Our doctor team includes a boarded criticalist, veterinary radiologist, and internist.

　　Our imaging services include ultrasound, echocardiography, and CT, with MRI in the works. We offer a variety of orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, fluoroscopy via C-arm, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Our internal medicine service will offer endoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, and some chemotherapy.

　　Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/regional-institute

　　Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

　　Interested? Apply today!

　　If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

　　Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

　　The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

　　We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com