Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT)
About The Position
Destination Pet is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) for Brown Dog Lodge Veterinary Clinic in Arlington, Tennessee. This well-established, full-service small animal hospital has two dedicated veterinarians and a support team focused on high standards of care and current diagnostic, medical, surgical, and preventive-wellness practices. The facility includes medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an underwater treadmill for rehabilitation. The LVMT is encouraged to work at the top of their license and serve as a clinical leader in patient care, following AAHA utilization guidance. The role offers flexible full-time scheduling with a choice of four ten-hour or five eight-hour shifts and a predictable weekend rotation. Career development includes a structured technician ladder, skill checkoffs, paid precepting, and leadership training.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Tennessee Registered Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) state license.
- Have proficiency in surgery and dentistry.
Responsibilities
- Provide anesthesia and analgesia, including IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, monitoring, and recovery.
- Perform dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy under DVM direction.
- Conduct radiography and positioning, in-house laboratory analysis, and sample collection.
- Monitor critical patients, provide advanced wound care, and manage catheters and feeding tubes.
- Lead technician appointments and team huddles, and mentor assistants and externs.
- Work collaboratively to deliver patient-first care and medical excellence.
Benefits
- $1,500 signing bonus.
- $1,500 annual continuing education allowance and dedicated CE paid time off.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends.
- Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with a 5% company match.
- 24/7 mental health support via telemedicine.
- Fear Free training and certification support.
- Paid volunteer time and partnership with an in-house nonprofit helping low-income families access care.
- Paid precepting and leadership training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
