Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician

Allianceanimal; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative veterinary care provider is seeking compassionate and skilled Veterinarians and support staff to join their new urgent care facility. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality medical care to pets in need, ensuring they receive timely treatment in a state-of-the-art environment. The ideal candidates will be committed to animal welfare and possess strong technical expertise. With a focus on continuous learning and development, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful in the community. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with at least 1 year of experience.
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of veterinary procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples and diagnostic imaging.
• Administration of medications and surgical preparation.

Skills

Veterinary Procedures

Client Communication

Animal Restraint Techniques

Sample Collection Methods

Anesthesia Administration

Surgical Monitoring

Medical Record Management

Knowledge of Hospital Operations

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Pet accidents, illnesses, and injuries are all unfortunate and seem to always happen at the worst of times when primary care veterinarians are either closed or too busy to see the pet. For these reasons, we are excited to announce that our new Priority Pet Urgent Care of Hermitage is on the horizon!

We’ll be available for urgent care pet needs 7 days a week from 2pm – 10pm. We’re looking to hire the most compassionate, experienced, and qualified Veterinarians and support staff, to ensure the highest quality of medicine is provided. Our new building and state of the art equipment will provide our teams the space and tools they’ll need to deliver the best in service and medicine for our community!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're Looking For:

• A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work weekends
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/