Licensed Veterinary Technician - Local, Team-Driven Care

CENTRAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution/match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off beginning at 90 days

Paid holidays beginning at 90 days

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee pet discounts

Flexible scheduling

Paid overtime opportunities based on病

Job summary

Central Veterinary Hospital in Knoxville, TN seeks a dedicated Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) to deliver high-quality patient care and support veterinarians within a close-knit, locally owned team.

You will perform nursing duties, anesthesia monitoring, dental work, imaging, and client education while contributing to a positive hospital culture and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee LVMT license in good standing.
• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program.
• Strong technical, anesthesia monitoring, and patient care skills.
• Previous clinical experience in a veterinary hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, patient assessments, and treatment administration.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, lab sample collection, and diagnostic testing.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical and dental procedures.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and radiography per state regulations.
• Obtain diagnostic imaging including radiographs.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate status updates to veterinarians.
• Educate clients on preventive care, medications, and post-operative care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation.
• Assist with emergency and urgent care cases as needed.
• Ensure proper care, maintenance and sterilization of medical equipment.
• Mentor Veterinary Assistants and support development of less experienced team members.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient care

Team collaboration

Medical record keeping

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program

Job description

Central Veterinary Hospital in Knoxville, TN seeks a dedicated Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) to deliver high-quality patient care and support veterinarians within a close-knit, locally owned team.

You will perform nursing duties, anesthesia monitoring, dental work, imaging, and client education while contributing to a positive hospital culture and ongoing professional growth.