Veterinary Assistant, ICU

Ethos Veterinary Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k retirement planning with employer matching

Discounts on pet products and services

Career Development strategies

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Nashville, TN is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Technician Assistant to join its ICU Team. The position offers a full-time schedule with three 12-hour shifts per week and starts at $20 to $29 per hour, based on experience.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years in emergency medicine. This role emphasizes a positive hospital culture and a commitment to exceptional patient care. You'll also enjoy benefits like a $2,500 sign-on bonus, insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• Understanding of basic veterinary knowledge including triage and disease processes.
• Strong communication skills with clients and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care and client service.
• Maintain a positive working environment.
• Adapt to individual patient needs.

Skills

Veterinary knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

$20 - $29/hr starting, based on experience + additional shift and weekend differentials offered & relocation assistance available

Full-time Veterinary Technician Assistant opportunity in Nashville, TN

Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is looking to add Veterinary Assistants to our ICU Team!

$2,500 sign on bonus for qualified candidates!

Compensation: $20 - $29/hr, based on experience. Additional $4.50 shift and weekend differentials available.

Schedule: Consistent, Three 12-hour shifts per week. Day Shift 6a-6p

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k retirement planning and employer matching
• Discounted employee pet products and services
• CE Allowance
• Scholarship and Sponsorship Program via Penn Foster
• Licensure Renewal and Out of State Licensure transfer reimbursements
• Uniform Allowance
• Cell Phone Discount
• YMCA Corporate Memberships
• Team building and Volunteer events
• Career Development strategies
• State of the art newly renovated and expanded hospital setting
• And more!

About you:

You are an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant dedicated to outstanding client service and excellent patient care. You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value. You can adapt to the individual needs of each patient, are eager to continue enhancing your skill set, and truly want to make a difference.

Requirements for the Role:

• Minimum of 3 years working as a veterinary technician or assistant, preferably in emergency medicine.
• Have an understanding of all basic veterinary knowledge, including triage, disease processes, pharmacology, restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, anesthesia, laboratory equipment and procedures, etc.
• Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members.

At NVS, we’re not just colleagues; we’re a supportive community that celebrates victories together, both big and small. Here, you’ll thrive in a nurturing learning environment where honing your skills and seeking guidance from teammates is not just encouraged, but embraced. What sets us apart is our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and compassion. We prioritize patient care and client experience above all else, and we’re looking for someone who shares our dedication. Apply today, and come experience our supportive environment that will encourage you to be the best veterinary technician assistant you can be!

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of each of these jobs. While performing the duties of any of these positions, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to lift and carry animals weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 150 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.