Veterinary Assistant
Company: EverVet Partners
Location: Landrum
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Why You’ll Love this Veterinary
Assistant Job! If you are passionate about animals and excited
about the opportunity to interact with a variety of pets, then our
Veterinary Assistant position is the one for you! When you become a
part of Landrum Veterinary Hospital, an EverVet Partner, you'll
join a supportive community dedicated to making a real difference
in the lives of pets and their owners. As a Veterinary Assistant,
you'll play a pivotal role in our veterinary team, ensuring
exceptional service to our clients while maintaining the highest
standards of care. Your responsibilities will include assisting
doctors and technicians, managing patient restraint, aiding in
radiology, communicating with clients, conducting medical
procedures, maintaining equipment and inventory, and providing
daily treatments to hospitalized patients. Don't miss out on this
opportunity! Apply for the Veterinary Assistant position today! Pay
Range : Insert Pay Range / hour Benefits: Paid Time Off Medical,
Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account* Employee Assistant
Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week* Supplemental Life
Insurance & AD&D Insurance* 401K Plan with Generous Employer
Match Maternity Leave * Bereavement Leave Life, Short Term, &
Disability Insurance* Discount Programs Discounted Veterinary Care
On-Demand Pay Options Referral Bonus Career Enhancement Benefits:
The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's
veterinary technician program* Access to Zoetis Clinical &
Professional Program and Events Access to a multitude of VMG
resources *Indicates eligibility for Full-Time positions only
Responsibilities Restrain/hold animals of several species for
examination and treatments Get weights on all patients prior to
examination Use our radiology software for medical records and
submission of studies for review Take digital photos of
procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients' medical records
Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient
medical records Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for
out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others) Help administer
treatments (oral/fluids/injections/baths) under direction of
DVM/LVT Assist in monitoring anesthetized patients Shave animals
for surgery and scrub surgical sites Manage post-op cleaning and
preparation of packs Complete progress forms for in-
hospital/anesthetic patients Keep patients comfortable, fed,
watered and clean Log controlled drugs (when authorized to do so,
under direction of an LVT/DVM) Setup medications/fill prescriptions
(when authorized to do so) Monitor inventory, rotation and
expiration dates and report needs Stock exam
rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary Assist in
ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested Assist in
maintenance of areas outside of hospital (walks, parking, runs)
Required Skills High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent
Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred At least one year
experience preferred Experience handling a variety of animals
Strong customer service skills Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Basic math and writing skills
Ability to express compassion Basic understanding of
diseases/medications/anesthesia Understanding of vaccinations,
basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior Knowledge
of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)
Keywords: EverVet Partners, Johnson City , Veterinary Assistant, Healthcare , Landrum, Tennessee
