Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital in Nashville as a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. Contribute to exceptional patient care in a supportive environment that promotes professional growth. Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package while working with passionate professionals committed to animal health.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Career development programs

Tuition support and sponsorships

Referral bonuses

Generous employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• Active LVMT/LVT license required; able to obtain within 6 months.
• Proficient in anesthesia monitoring and lab work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive atmosphere.
• Deliver outstanding client experience and provide exceptional care.
• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Patient care

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Active LVMT/LVT license in TN

Job description

Location: 4408 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37209

VCA Murphy Road Animal Hospital is a well-established, AAHA-accredited general practice proudly serving the Nashville community since 1977. Our team includes seven dedicated doctors and a growing group of passionate professionals. As we continue to expand, we’re excited to welcome a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic and supportive technician team

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10 hour weekday shifts.

Why JointheVCAMurphy Road Team?

We are enthusiastic about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of resolute professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generouspetcarediscounts
• Life, long andshort-termdisability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation andassisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Qualifications:

• Active LVMT / LVT license in TN (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

• Proficient in anesthesia monitoring, radiology, lab work, and patient care

• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to be part of a supportive, growth-oriented team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.