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Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri 7:30am – 6:00pm
Wed and Sat 8:00am-12:00pm
Sun closed

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Veterinary Careers

We are looking to grow our team. If you are interested in a veterinary career with us, please view our current openings below!

Veterinary Jobs in Winchester, TN

About Town and Country Veterinary Hospital

We are located in Franklin County, surrounded by the beautiful Cumberland Mountains, this area includes 2 large TVA lakes so if outdoors is how you like to spend your time this is a great location. Winchester is only 1 hour away from Nashville, Chattanooga and Huntsville, AL.

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Veterinarian

Town & Country Veterinary Hospital is a progressive, multiple doctor practice in Winchester, TN. The Town and Country Veterinary Hospital team displays an unrivaled commitment to our clients through continuing education, technological advances in veterinary medicine and service, and, most importantly, administering compassionate care to all pets entrusted to us. We have 4 fully equipped exam rooms, surgical suite equipped with Bionet monitors, pulse oximetry, electrosurgical unit, 2 surgical tables and 2 anesthesia machines and dental unit. Other practice equipment includes:

  • Class IV Therapy Laser
  • Idexx and Abaxis in house lab
  • Idexx digital radiograph unit
  • Ultrasound
  • In-House Pharmacy
  • Tonopen
  • Rigid and Flexible Endoscopes

Essential Responsibilities

  • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
  • Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
  • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
  • Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
  • Maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
  • Appropriate state licensure.
  • Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered

  • Unlimited personal time
  • Bonus incentives
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Relocation assistance available

Pay Range
USD $100,000.00 – USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

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Kennel Assistant
Practice
Town & Country Veterinary Hospital is a progressive, multiple doctor practice in Winchester, TN. The Town and Country Veterinary Hospital team displays an unrivaled commitment to our clients through continuing education, technological advances in veterinary medicine and service, and, most importantly, administering compassionate care to all pets entrusted to us.

We have 4 fully equipped exam rooms, surgical suite equipped with Bionet monitors, pulse oximetry, electrosurgical unit, 2 surgical tables and 2 anesthesia machines and dental unit. Other practice equipment includes:

  • Class IV Therapy Laser
  • Idexx and Abaxis in house lab
  • Idexx digital radiograph unit
  • Ultrasound
  • In-House Pharmacy
  • Tonopen
  • Rigid and Flexible Endoscopes

Position Purpose
Reporting into the Practice Manager, the Kennel Assistant provides care to address the needs of patients that are visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding. The Kennel Assistant ensures that the boarding area is clean and safe for all patients by cleaning cages, runs, and ward areas and washing laundry. The Kennel Assistant walks, feeds, and administers medication to patients (as needed and supervised by Doctor or Technician and based on confidence and experience).

Competencies

  • Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making Doctors, teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with practice team members. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas. Continually looking for ways to help others.
  • Communicating: Conveying boarding outcomes to clients and teammates to ensure successful client care.
  • Active Listening: Following the expressed wishes of clients.
  • Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Provides great care for patients visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding.
  • Ensures patients are admitted noting the client’s specific instructions to ensure a quality outcome including contact information and pick up time.
  • Accurately and legibly records information related to the patient such as feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior during practice visit.
  • Observes patient’s appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.
  • Appropriately handles patients and as needed, properly restrains hard-to-control patients.
  • Walks patients several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder.
  • Applies knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements and as required, provides special food and liquids.
  • Ensures patients are clean and fresh smelling and have been checked by a
  • Technician / Doctor prior to discharge; ensures patient has all personal property upon exit.
  • Ensures cages and patients are properly numbered and identified and that personal property (toys, treats, blankets, leashes) are stored in the proper areas and identified.
  • Regularly cleans, disinfects and maintain kennels, cages, runs and stalls as often as is necessary to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent. Performs general cleaning in other areas of the hospital to control the spread of disease. Washes and sterilizes water and food bowls.
  • Launders and dries towels and blankets.
  • Walks hospital grounds regularly and cleans any trash and stool material; empties trash throughout the practice and grounds.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Ability to work on weekends as required
  • Previous veterinary experience preferred
  • Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients over 25 pounds with assistance
  • Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE

Benefits Offered

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

Pay Range
USD $12.00 – USD $12.00 /Hr.

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