Careers
Chilhowee Veterinary Clinic is always looking for talented people to join our team!
Chilhowee Veterinary Clinic
About Life In Maryville, TN
Maryville is a quaint town nestled at the base of the Smoky Mountain National Park, attracting on average 11.5 million visitors annually. While Maryville is just a short drive from such a serene and historic mountain range, our town sure does feel like home regardless of the millions of visitors we attract. There is a plethora of outdoor activities in this beautiful area and you’re sure to find something for everyone. Hiking, camping, wildlife encounters, rivers, motorcycles etc. to name just a few.
About Working at Chilhowee Veterinary Clinic
We are 17 miles south of Knoxville, home to University of Tennessee (GO VOLS!) and neighboring the UT Veterinary Medical Center. A noteworthy mention that we are also located only a couple blocks away from Maryville College (GO SCOTS!) We are a staple in our community and have been operating since the 1980’s. Our team is compassionate and kind to all, we hope to educate and empower our clients and peers alike. I can assure you when stepping into our clinic you can feel our welcoming and warm environment, as well as our incredible ability to be a united and strong team! Check our open positions for information on how to apply.
Our Open Positions
Veterinary Technician
Chilhowee Veterinary Clinic is your full-service animal hospital, a pet-friendly animal wellness center, and caring family practice. We care for your pet whether it needs just annual shots and a check-up, general preventive care, spaying or neutering, or surgery. At our animal clinic, we promote a calm, soothing, professional atmosphere so you can feel comfortable and comforted when needing a veterinarian in Maryville, TN.
Hours of operation:
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12 PM
Sun: Closed
Pay range:
$15 – $17 p/hr, depending on experience
Benefits Offered for our full-time team members
- 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
Position Purpose
The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and lead technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.
Veterinary Technician Competencies
- 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.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
- Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
- Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
- Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
- Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
- Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
- Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
- Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
- Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
- Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Previous veterinary experience preferred
- 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
Salary: $15-17/hour