Northshore Animal Hospital in Knoxville, TN isn’t just any veterinary clinic—we’re a full-service companion animal hospital where pets and their people are part of our community. Our team is easygoing, down-to-earth, and genuinely cares about each other, our patients, and our clients. We take pride in fostering a positive, supportive, and collaborative environment where everyone’s input is valued. While we stay professional, we also know how to enjoy a good laugh and truly value the team spirit that makes working together so enjoyable.

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

• Provide gentle, skilled patient care and nursing support
• Assist with exams, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and team members
• Help keep our clinic organized, clean, and running smoothly

• Veterinary Technician experience (credentialed preferred but not required)
• Strong technical skills and a desire to learn more
• A positive attitude and genuine love for animals and their people

• Ability to work 1-2 Saturday's per month
• Previous veterinary experience required
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal Pet Discount
• Uniform Allowance

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.