Veterinary Technician - Friends Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Technician - Best Friends Veterinary Hospital

Join Best Friends Veterinary Hospital
, part of the Suveto network, located in Crossville, TN to apply for the full‑time Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) role. This position requires 35‑40 hours per week.

Best Friends Veterinary Hospital is committed to providing warm, empathetic service to clients and their pets. The facility is staffed with professionals who eliminate fear and anxiety in patients, using outstanding equipment and strict safety protocols.

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take a thorough history from the client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in the medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow‑up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in‑house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, and call the owner with results as requested by the veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by the veterinarian for patients admitted to the hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to the hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards, and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian‑approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x‑ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by the veterinarian.
• Must have a clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by the veterinarian.
• Perform tech appointments, such as nail trims, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice.
• Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
• Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by the veterinarian.
• Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with the doctor present.
• Assist in the operating room, recovery, and post‑op nursing care as requested by the veterinarian.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• LVT is required
• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required, ideally some veterinary technician education.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to act as a team player.
• Basic veterinary medical terminology required.

Our employment package includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401(k) with a true match up to 4%, continuing education, and VSOP® and Suveto Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan at no cost to team members.

Best Friends Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.