Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency
About The Position
Nashville Veterinary Specialists (NVS) is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Team in Nashville, TN. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Technician who enjoys emergency medicine, advanced patient care, and working alongside a supportive team committed to exceptional outcomes for pets and their families. NVS is a specialty and emergency veterinary hospital located in Nashville, TN. Our team is committed to providing advanced medicine while creating a supportive environment where Veterinary Technicians can continue learning, developing their skills, and making a meaningful impact on patient care. At NVS, you'll work alongside experienced veterinary professionals in a collaborative hospital environment focused on compassionate care, clinical excellence, and exceptional client service. Our newly renovated and expanded facility provides opportunities to work with advanced equipment, complex cases, and innovative procedures while continuing to grow your career.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of Veterinary Technician experience, preferably in Emergency Medicine
- Licensed Veterinary Technician credential required (LVMT, CVT, LVT, or RVT)
- Strong understanding of veterinary medicine, including triage, disease processes, pharmacology, restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, anesthesia, laboratory equipment, and procedures
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Nice To Haves
- Advanced technical skills preferred, including central line placement, abdominocentesis, thoracentesis, feeding tube placement, and urinary catheter placement
- Bilingual or multilingual communication skills are a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional nursing care for emergency patients while supporting veterinarians and the medical team.
- Perform Veterinary Technician responsibilities including triage, patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and monitoring.
- Utilize advanced technical skills including phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, anesthesia support, laboratory procedures, and diagnostic imaging.
- Assist with emergency procedures and provide support during critical patient care situations.
- Perform patient restraint, medication administration, anesthesia monitoring, and nursing care.
- Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates effectively with the medical team.
- Educate and communicate with clients regarding patient care, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations.
- Support a positive, respectful, and collaborative Emergency department culture.
- Continue developing technical skills while contributing to a learning-focused environment.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement planning with employer match
- Discounted employee pet products and services
- Continuing Education allowance
- Scholarship and Sponsorship Program through Penn Foster
- Licensure renewal reimbursement
- Out-of-state veterinary technician license transfer reimbursement
- 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 facility
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
