Location: 4408 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37209

VCA Murphy Road Animal Hospital is expanding its Patient Care Team and seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling.

About Us:

At our AAHA-accredited hospital, we help pets live long, healthy, and happy lives. We strive to deliver the highest standards of veterinary care for both pets and their owners.

Our Veterinary Assistants support our Doctors and Veterinary Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.  Duties will include:

Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures.

Safely restrain animals for treatments and diagnostics.

Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision.

Collect and process laboratory samples (blood, urine, feces).

Perform basic diagnostic tests, including radiographs and blood tests.

Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Educate clients on general animal care, nutrition, and post-treatment instructions.

Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of examination rooms, surgical areas, and kennels.

Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and answering phones.

Filling prescriptions. 

Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

6+ months of experience in a veterinary setting.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Genuine compassion for animals and their owners.

We support a work environment where you can thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact on patients and clients. Here’s what we offer:

Mental Health Support: Access to Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year.

Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options and fertility benefits.

Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.

Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.

Crisis Assistance: Access to the Better Together Fund for qualifying situations.

Vaccination Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.

Continuing Education (CE): WOOF University® (RACE-approved courses).

Sponsorships: Support for Penn Foster, VTNE prep, and VTNE test fees.

Leadership & Mentorship: Programs for career advancement.

401(k) Retirement Plan: With increasing employer contribution.

Liability & Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance equal to one year’s salary.

Pet Care Perks: Generous employee pet care discounts and VIP programs.

Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer options.

We’re excited to meet you and welcome you to our team. Apply today!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse 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