Licensed Veterinary Technician - Belle Forest Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Team member discounts

Wellbeing resources

CE stipends

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Belle Forest Animal Hospital in Nashville is seeking a Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician to join the team. The role focuses on delivering quality veterinary care and exceptional client service while supporting hospital operations.

Schedule is Monday–Friday with limited Saturday coverage. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career development within a national network of veterinary clinics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Ability to handle sick animals and hazardous materials safely.
• Professional communication and reliability.
• Physical stamina for lifting and stand/walk duration.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, collect samples, administer medications and vaccines as directed.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures, restrain and position animals.
• Prepare supplies and equipment, maintain sterile environments and records.
• Communicate patient status to pet owners and document observations.
• Maintain inventory, sanitation, and safety compliance.
• Stay current with veterinary knowledge through training and reading.

Skills

Veterinary assisting

Client communication

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Belle Forest Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician to join their team.

Position Overview

Support hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations, interviews, reviewing care plans, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, restraining patients, and assisting as directed by the veterinarian.
• Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure patients have food and water, clean rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, and following applicable regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for supplies, verify receipts, and keep accurate inventory records.
• Stay updated on job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to owners as directed; ensure animals released are clean and properly groomed.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Relevant experience in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Professional, mature communication and approach to job duties.
• Physical stamina for lifting, cleaning, and constant motion.
• Capacity for extended periods of desk work or standing/walking.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• Capacity to lift or carry moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds).
• Answer phones and perform other duties as needed.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Two years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT).

Schedule

Monday–Friday 7 AM–6 PM; required every other Saturday 8 AM–1 PM.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team member pet discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle—a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

Pay Range

$14.12 – $22.14 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.

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