Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT)
About The Position
Destination Pet is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician for Brown Dog Lodge Veterinary Clinic, a well-established, full-service small animal hospital in Arlington, Tennessee. The clinic has two dedicated DVMs and a support team, and provides medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and preventative wellness services. Its equipment includes an underwater treadmill for rehabilitation and modern diagnostic and treatment tools. The LVMT will work at the top of their license as a clinical leader, supporting patient-first care and medical excellence in accordance with AAHA utilization guidance. The role emphasizes anesthesia and analgesia, dentistry, diagnostics, nursing and triage, and workflow leadership. The clinic offers structured career growth, skills-based differentials, leadership opportunities, and flexible full-time scheduling options.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Tennessee Registered Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) state license.
- Have proficiency in surgery and dentistry.
Nice To Haves
- Fear Free training and certification are supported; no prior certification is stated as required.
Responsibilities
- Perform anesthesia and analgesia tasks, including IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced patient monitoring and recovery.
- Perform dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy as directed by a DVM.
- 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.
- Participate in professional growth activities, including paid precepting, skill checkoffs, and leadership training.
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.
- 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
