Veterinary Assistant

ID
2026-12353
Category
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Position Type
Part-Time
Location
US-TN-Knoxville

Who we are:

Karns Animal Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

 

Position Details

  • Role: Veterinary Assistant
  • Status: Part-time
  • Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
  • Schedule: Weekdays flexible, weekends required

Benefits Highlights

  • Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
  • Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
  • Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
  • Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

 

Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human-animal bond? Do you believe client education is the key to ensuring our pets live happy and healthy lives? Do you LOVE puppy kisses and kitty face nudges? If so, Karns Animal Clinic wants you on its team!


Karns Animal Clinic is on the hunt for a veterinary technician/assistant to add to their fantastic team. At Karns Animal Clinic, we have a structure that makes for consistent, quality medical care, but no one has more fun in this adrenaline-filled, challenging job than we do! If this veterinary technician/assistant job sounds like the outlet you wished for but didn't believe existed – believe it. We're real and want to talk to you about your dream job with us! We also offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and rewarding work environment, including:

 

Financial Benefits

  • A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
  • Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
  • Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off
  • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
  • Pet discounts on services and products
  • Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
  • State license reimbursement
  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

  • Six paid holidays (full-time only)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program

 

Duties include:

  • Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, surgeries, and anesthesia monitoring
  • Safely restrain patients and provide compassionate, high-quality care
  • Perform diagnostic testing, including lab work and radiographs
  • Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
  • Maintain accurate medical records and support client education


Our veterinary technicians/assistants should be ready to:

  • Ask for help and offer help to others.
  • Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others.
  • Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself.
  • Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect.


What’s in it for you:

  • Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community.
  • Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!
  • Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind.


Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a team of amazing people who put people first! Think you're the veterinary technician we're looking for? Apply today so we can meet you!

 


Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Karns Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

 

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