Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Hermitage•Nashville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Priority Pet Urgent Care of Hermitage is a new facility offering urgent care for pets 7 days a week from 2 pm to 12 am midnight. We are seeking compassionate, experienced, and qualified Licensed Veterinary Medical Technicians (LVMTs) to provide the highest quality of medicine. Our new building and state-of-the-art equipment will support our team in delivering excellent service and medicine to the community.

Requirements

A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
Availability to work some weekends
Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

Nice To Haves

1+ year professional experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Pet restraint
Triage incoming patients
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Diagnostic imaging
Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
Administration of medications
Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
Surgical preparation and assistance
Anesthetic management