Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician, NVS

Ethos Veterinary Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated emergency veterinary team in Nashville, where your skills as a Licensed Veterinary Technician will shine. This full-time role offers a supportive community focused on excellence and compassion in patient care. With a competitive salary and a generous sign-on bonus, you'll enjoy a nurturing environment that encourages professional growth. Experience the satisfaction of making a real difference in the lives of animals and their owners. Embrace the opportunity to thrive in a culture that celebrates teamwork and continuous learning while enjoying a range of benefits that support your well-being both personally and professionally.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Discounted employee pet products

C.E Allowance

Uniform Allowance

Cell Phone Discount

YMCA Corporate Memberships

Career Development strategies

Team building events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a veterinary technician, preferably in emergency medicine.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
• Adapt to individual patient needs and maintain a positive hospital culture.

Skills

Veterinary Knowledge

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Emergency Medicine

Fluent English

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVMT, CVT, LVT, or RVT)

3+ years experience as a Veterinary Technician

Tools

Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician, NVS

$2,500-$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available to experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians!

Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is looking to add Licensed Veterinary Technicians to our Emergency Team!

Compensation: $20 - $31/hr, based on experience. Additional shift and weekend differentials offered.

Schedule: Consistent, Three 12-hour shifts per week. Shift and weekend differentials available.

1. Day Shifts: 6am – 6pm and 8am – 8pm
2. Swing Shift: 2pm – 2am
3. Night Shift: 6pm – 6am

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k retirement planning and employer matching
• Discounted employee pet products and services
• C.E Allowance
• Scholarship and Sponsorship Program via Penn Foster
• Licensure Renewal and Out of State Licensure transfer reimbursements
• Uniform Allowance
• Cell Phone Discount
• YMCA Corporate Memberships
• Team building and Volunteer events
• Career Development strategies
• State of the art newly renovated and expanded hospital setting
• And more!

About you: You are an experienced Veterinary Technician dedicated to outstanding client service and excellent patient care. You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value. You can adapt to the individual needs of each patient, are eager to continue enhancing your skill set, and truly want to make a difference.

Requirements For The Role:

• Minimum of 3 years working as a veterinary technician, preferably in emergency medicine. LVMT, CVT, LVT, or RVT license required.
• Have an understanding of all basic veterinary knowledge, including triage, disease processes, pharmacology, restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, anesthesia, laboratory equipment and procedures, etc.
• Advanced skill set includes (preferred, not required): central line placement, abdominocentesis, thoracocentesis, feeding tube placement, urinary catheter placement
• Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Physical/Environmental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of each of these jobs. While performing the duties of any of these positions, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to lift and carry animals weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 150 pounds.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Veterinary Services

At NVS, we're not just colleagues; we're a supportive community that celebrates victories together, both big and small. Here, you'll thrive in a nurturing learning environment where honing your skills and seeking guidance from teammates is not just encouraged, but embraced. What sets us apart is our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and compassion. We prioritize patient care and client experience above all else, and we're looking for someone who shares our dedication. Apply today, and come experience our supportive environment that will encourage you to be the best technician you can be!