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Veterinary assistant and grooming assistant
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Hambrick Animal Clinic
Tullahoma, TN (In Person)
$33,254 Salary, Full-Time
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Overview Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Assistant and Grooming Assistant, where your passion for animal care and grooming excellence will make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, compassionate environment dedicated to providing top-tier veterinary services and grooming care. You will play a vital role in supporting veterinary professionals, ensuring animals receive the highest quality care, and helping clients feel confident and informed about their pets' health and appearance. Duties Assist the veterinarian and technicians with animal handling, restraint, and basic medical procedures to ensure safe and stress-free examinations. Help assist grooming staff with bathing, nail trims, ear cleanings and introductory grooming techniques. Perform animal husbandry tasks such as feeding, bathing, grooming, and monitoring daily health status to promote optimal well-being. Kennel assistant type duties include walking dogs, feeding, and all types of cleaning to maintain fresh facilities as all times. Handle pet care responsibilities including dog handling, pet restraint during procedures, and ensuring animals are comfortable throughout their visit. Maintain detailed records of treatments, medications administered, and grooming services provided in accordance with clinic standards. Support front desk operations by scheduling appointments, managing client communications, and providing excellent customer service to pet owners. Experience Prior experience working at a grooming facility grooming or performing baths and nail trims. Veterinary assistant experience or veterinary clinic experience that includes animal handling, restraint techniques, medication administration, and familiarity with veterinary terminology. Must be available to work Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 1 (2-4 hour shift) on the weekend Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to punctuality, professionalism, dependability.