Licensed Vet Tech — Elevate Pet Care & Growth

AAVMP; Tennessee; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Mental health support

Parental leave

Pet parental leave

Backup childcare

Family planning discounts

Free continuing education

Job summary

Powell Animal Hospital in Powell, Tennessee is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to deliver end-to-end care for patients, including outpatient treatments, lab work, admissions, and discharges.

You will support veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain high-quality care, with 1-2 years of clinical experience and current licensure required. Competitive hourly pay starts at $18-$20, with compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• Current Licensure required
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, intubation, radiographs, dental cleaning and lab work

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Safely restrain patients and assist with exams and procedures
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Assist with hospitalized patient care, including monitoring and comfort measures
• Assist in surgical and dental procedures, including dental radiographs
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
• Perform venipuncture and collect samples (blood, urine, fecal)
• Perform intubation and IV catheter placement
• Run in-house lab testing and prepare samples for reference labs
• Take and assist with diagnostic radiographs (including positioning and safety)
• Assist with surgical prep, sterile set-up, and patient recovery
• Monitor anesthesia and maintain patient safety
• Support post-operative care, including pain management, monitoring, and discharge education
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding treatment plans, estimates, and next steps
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and restocking of exam rooms and treatment areas
• Follow infection control and safety protocols

Skills

Clinical experience

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Intubation

Radiographs

Dental cleaning

Lab work

Education

Current Licensure

Job description

Powell Animal Hospital in Powell, Tennessee is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to deliver end-to-end care for patients, including outpatient treatments, lab work, admissions, and discharges.

You will support veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain high-quality care, with 1-2 years of clinical experience and current licensure required. Competitive hourly pay starts at $18-$20, with compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience.