Overnight Veterinary Triage Assistant

Are you passionate about emergency veterinary medicine and ready to grow your career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment?
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a Full-Time Overnight Triage Assistant to join our highly skilled Emergency & Specialty team.

This is a Monday–Thursday overnight role (9:00 PM – 7:00 AM)—ideal for candidates who thrive in emergency care, enjoy hands-on learning, and want meaningful impact in every shift.

We are East Tennessee's premier provider of emergency and specialty veterinary care, offering advanced services including:

• 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care
• Surgery
• Oncology
• Internal Medicine

We don't just invest in technology — we invest in people. Your growth, education, and success matter here.

As an Emergency Veterinary Triage Assistant, you will play a critical role in patient care and client support by:

• Triage and intake of incoming emergency patients=
• Gathering patient histories and obtaining vitals
• Safe and effective patient restraint
• Assisting veterinarians and technicians with diagnostics and treatments
• Dispensing medications as directed
• Cleaning, restocking, and maintaining treatment areas
• Providing compassionate, professional client communication
• Demonstrating empathy and emotional intelligence during stressful situations

• Veterinary Assistant or Animal Care experience preferred (not required)
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to stay calm and focused in high-pressure situations
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take initiative
• Passion for emergency medicine and saving lives

New to emergency medicine? We provide training and mentorship to help you succeed.

• Full-Time | Overnight
• Monday – Thursday | 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Because we are a 24-hour emergency hospital, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

• Competitive hourly pay

• Comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-matched 401(k)

• Health and wellness benefits through Calm Health and more.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid training & career development
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive leadership and mentorship
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the best emergency and specialty veterinarians in Tennessee
• Modern facility with state-of-the-art equipment

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is a 24-hour Emergency and Referral facility. We are a one-of-a-kind specialty animal hospital comprised of a cohesive group of experts who values teamwork and client experience. Our hospital is a neighborhood partner and a trusted resource that has the tools to provide advanced diagnostics, evaluation, and treatment.

We provide veterinary care in an environment rooted in comfort and compassion. Our hospital is comprised of a cohesive group of veterinarians who are board-certified, with advanced experience and training in a variety of areas: internal medicine, surgery, and oncology. We use state-of-the-art medical technology and fully equipped surgical suites, including an on-site CT scanner, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy.

Hear more about working with us from the team at Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Chattanooga

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.