Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician

PriorityPet Urgent Care; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Career Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Hermitage, TN seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our urgent care team. You will perform triage, sample collection, anesthesia monitoring, and imaging support, delivering compassionate care around the clock with safety at the forefront.

We offer competitive pay of $20–$25 per hour based on experience, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, education allowances, and ongoing training to help you grow within a fast-paced, pet‑friendly hospital.

Qualifications

• Active LVMT license required.
• 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
• Punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work some 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 (blood, urine, fecal, skin).
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Administration of medications and communication of treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
• Maintain safe, clean, and efficient hospital operations.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Punctuality and reliability

Weekend availability

Excellent client communication

Veterinary procedures knowledge

Hospital operations

Radiographic positioning

Anesthesia monitoring

Low-stress animal restraint

Tools

Radiography

Job description

Company 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

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 now open! We are available for urgent care pet needs 7 days a week from 2 pm – 12 am midnight. We’re looking to hire the most compassionate, experienced, and qualified LVMTs 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! To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypethermitage.com/

Job Description

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 some 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


• 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

Pay Range: $20 - $25/hr depending on experience level

We Offer Our Staff

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)


• Employee Assistance Program


• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees


• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program


• Competitive Compensation


• Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)


• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program


• Career Development Opportunities


• 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/