Licensed Veterinary Technician

United Veterinary Care; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Headspace EAP

401K with employer match

Kaiser/UMR plans

FSA/HSA options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Progyny fertility benefits

Team member discounts

Paid time off

LGBTQIA+ support

Physical therapy program

Referral bonus

DailyPay on Demand

Job summary

CritterClinic near Nashville in Gallatin, TN seeks an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join a collaborative team focused on high-quality care. You will work with doctors and technicians to improve efficiency and patient outcomes in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate nursing, client education, and ongoing skill development, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and contribute to a busy practice just outside Nashville.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active state license or student in an accredited veterinary program.
• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in small animal clinical setting.
• Superior technical knowledge and skills; strong client communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate nursing care using diagnostic sampling, venipuncture, radiography, and prophylactic cleanings.
• Support veterinarians during preventative, injury, and illness visits.
• Advocate for patients and educate clients.
• Assist with procedures and surgeries including anesthesia induction and monitoring.
• Obtain health history and document accurately in the EMR.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.
• Continuously advance knowledge and skill set.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Small animal experience

Medical math

Client communication

Time management

Team player

Lift 40 lbs

Stress management

Attention to detail

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT

Description

CritterClinic is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team to join our practice that is located just outside of Nashville in Gallatin, TN. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase the efficiency of our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession! Are you a nature lover? Beautiful Bledsoe Creek State Park is just seven miles away from the clinic. Do you enjoy live music and dining at great restaurants? Bustling Nashville is only thirty miles away! Join a successful team of doctors and staff with like-minded goals of practicing innovative medicine, while earning a comfortable living and enjoying lots of time exploring local destinations!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings
• Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injuryand illness visits
• Advocate for patients, and educate clients
• Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
• Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active state license, or student of an accredited Veterinary Technology program
• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in small animal clinical setting
• Superior technical knowledge and skills
• Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
• Proficient time management, ability to solve problems, learn, and handle multiple tasks
• Enthusiastic team player with a patient and positive professional attitude
• Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
• Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine

Benefits and Perks

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Kaiser/UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off - inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.