Licensed Vet Tech: Surgical Care & Client Education (PT)

VCA Animal Hospitals; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick days

401(k) matching

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Murphy Animal Hospital in Nashville, TN is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Patient Care Team on a part-time basis. You will work with veterinarians to support surgeries, diagnostics, and client education.

We value compassionate care, teamwork and ongoing learning, with competitive benefits and a supportive environment. This role is on-site at our hospital, offering hands-on opportunities across medical procedures and patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician required.
• Strong communication with clients and team.
• Experience supporting surgical procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments.
• Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics.
• Place catheters and support patient treatments.
• Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up.

Skills

Team collaboration

Client communication

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

VCA Murphy Animal Hospital in Nashville, TN is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Patient Care Team on a part-time basis. You will work with veterinarians to support surgeries, diagnostics, and client education.

We value compassionate care, teamwork and ongoing learning, with competitive benefits and a supportive environment. This role is on-site at our hospital, offering hands-on opportunities across medical procedures and patient care.