Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician, NVS

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is looking to add a meticulous and experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to oversee all aspects of anesthetic and sedated procedures on our Surgery Team. $2,500-$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available to experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians

Compensation: $21 - $38/hr, based on experience and pending skills level assessment.

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, with participation in a rotating on-call schedule

Training: Completion of anesthesia training through NVS and passing of both written and practical exams will be required.

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
• C.E 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 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, preferably in Specialty, Emergency, or Critical Care medicine. LVMT, CVT, LVT, or RVT license required.
• Have an in-depth understanding of all basic veterinary knowledge, including triage, disease processes, pharmacology, restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, anesthesia, laboratory equipment and procedures, etc.
• Advanced skill set includes experience monitoring anesthesia and managing patients for a variety of abdominal, thoracic, orthopedic, and minimally invasive procedures, surgical prepping and positioning, knowledge of common surgical instruments and their uses, and experience calculating and administering CRI medications appropriately.
• Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

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 technician 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.

Nashville, TN