Veterinary Technician Assistant — Specialty Care & Growth

Nashville Veterinary Specialists and Animal Emergency; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

401(k) Retirement plan

C.E. Allowance

Job summary

Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency (NVS) is seeking Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our thriving specialty departments. This role supports frontline patient care, assists with diagnostic tests, and helps with client communication to ensure high-quality veterinary medicine.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, works well in a team, and enjoys a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Qualifications

• No prior veterinary experience required; training provided.
• Interest in learning across specialty areas.
• Comfort with animal handling and basic medical care.

Responsibilities

• Restrain patients for exams and procedures for specialty and emergency service patients.
• Assist ER and specialty staff during advanced diagnostic tests and therapies such as CT/MRI, endoscopy, chemotherapy, surgical prep, and monitoring.
• Work with ICU staff to set up patient beds for in-p-patients.
• Obtain patient medical histories and vital parameters (temperature, pulse, respiratory rate).
• Support patient discharge instructions and follow-up needs.

Job description

Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency (NVS) is seeking Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our thriving specialty departments. This role supports frontline patient care, assists with diagnostic tests, and helps with client communication to ensure high-quality veterinary medicine.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, works well in a team, and enjoys a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.