Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health•Clarksville, TN

33d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

CVES in Clarksville, TN is looking to add an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to oversee all aspects of anesthetic and sedated procedures on our Surgery Team! This role requires an experienced veterinary technician who is passionate about anesthesia and specialty medicine. The ideal candidate delivers outstanding client service, demonstrates excellent patient care, maintains a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture, and enjoys working alongside people who share that mindset. The technician must be able to adapt to individual patient needs, be eager to continue advancing their skill set, and genuinely want to make a difference. At CVES, we’re not just colleagues — we’re a supportive community that celebrates victories together, both big and small. You’ll thrive in a nurturing environment where learning, mentorship, and asking questions are embraced. We are committed to excellence, compassion, and maintaining a culture where patient care and client experience come first.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years working as a veterinary technician, preferably in Specialty, Emergency, or Critical Care medicine.
LVMT, CVT, LVT, or RVT license required.
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.
Strong communication skills with both clients and team members.
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of anesthetic and sedated procedures on the Surgery Team.
Monitor anesthesia and manage patients for a variety of abdominal, thoracic, orthopedic, and minimally invasive procedures.
Perform surgical prepping and positioning.
Calculate and administer CRI medications appropriately.
Provide outstanding client service.
Demonstrate excellent patient care.
Maintain a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture.
Adapt to individual patient needs.
Continue advancing skill set.