Veterinary Technician

Nahtn; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northgate Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. The role involves providing care to animals, educating clients on veterinary procedures, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates will have experience in the veterinary field and a solid understanding of animal care principles.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Continuing education allowance

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• Strong preference for a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with proven hands-on experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Familiarity with safety guidelines and veterinary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide status updates for hospitalized patients and educate clients on care.
• Assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and care for hospital equipment.

Skills

Client Communication

Animal Handling

Veterinary Procedures

Client Education

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician in Tennessee

Job description

Northgate Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

As you join our team , expect to be supported in your work and home life with :

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
• Continuing education allowance to support your growth and development for licensed technicians
• Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too.

Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Enjoy a four-day work week with shifts from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. No weekend hours!

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
• Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
• Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services.
• Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.

Qualifications:

• We strongly prefer a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the state of Tennessee. However, we are open to considering experienced, unlicensed veterinary technicians with a strong skill set and proven hands-on experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Northgate Animal Hospital

We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment!

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