Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician
Come grow with us.
Southern Crossing Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician who wants to be part of a team where excellent medicine, exceptional client care, and taking care of one another all matter.
We are a privately owned, three-doctor small animal hospital in Memphis with more than 50 years of history in our community. We have remained independent while continuing to grow, evolve, and invest in our team.
We care for dogs and cats, practice high-quality medicine, and believe some of the best veterinary care happens when a team takes the time to communicate well, educate clients, handle patients thoughtfully, and build relationships with the people who trust us with their pets.
We are looking for someone who wants to be part of that.
Schedule
This position is scheduled four days per week. Saturday mornings are shared among the team on a rotation, currently averaging approximately one Saturday every six weeks.
At least once each quarter, your schedule will include a Friday and the following Monday off, giving you a four-day weekend without using PTO.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone with veterinary experience who enjoys both the technical and human sides of veterinary medicine. LVT/CVT credentials are welcomed and valued, but they are not required for an experienced veterinary assistant.
Preferred experience includes:
- Venipuncture and laboratory sample collection
- IV catheter placement and fluid therapy
- Anesthesia and patient monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assistance
- Digital radiology
- Dental radiographs
- Medication administration and patient treatments
- Low-stress patient handling and restraint
- Assisting veterinarians with examinations and procedures
- Client communication and education
You don’t have to know everything. We would rather find someone with a solid foundation, a willingness to learn, and the right approach to patients, clients, and teammates.
You may be a great fit at Southern Crossing if you:
- Take pride in doing things well
- Want to continue learning and improving your skills
- Communicate with clients with patience and compassion
- Notice when a teammate needs help and step in
- Are dependable and accountable
- Can accept feedback and ask questions when you need help
- Understand that great client service is part of great patient care
- Want to contribute to your hospital and be part of a team
We Want You to Keep Growing
We believe good team members deserve opportunities to become great ones.
After successfully completing your first 90 days, Southern Crossing will support your Fear Free Certification as part of your professional development.
You will also have opportunities to strengthen your technical skills, learn alongside experienced veterinarians and team members, participate in hospital discussions, and contribute ideas as our practice continues to grow.
Compensation
$17–$20 per hour, negotiable based on experience, credentials, and skill level.
Benefits
Eligible team members have access to:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short-term disability insurance options
- Long-term disability insurance options
- Life insurance options
- Paid time off
- Six paid holidays annually
- Employee Assistance Program
- Veterinary care discounts for personal pets
- Annual uniform allowance
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Fear Free Certification after successful completion of the 90-day introductory period
A Little More About Us
Southern Crossing Animal Hospital has served pets and their families in Memphis for more than 50 years and is an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital.
We take our medicine seriously, but we also know a great veterinary hospital is built by the people inside it.
We want team members who care about their work, their patients, their clients, and each other. We want people who bring ideas to the table, want to keep learning, and take pride in being part of something they help make better.
If that sounds like the kind of veterinary team you’ve been looking for, we would love to meet you.
