Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician, NVS
Listed on 2025-11-26
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Overview
Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is looking to add a meticulous and experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to oversee all aspects of anesthetic and sedated procedures on our Surgery Team
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$2,500-$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available to experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Compensation and ScheduleCompensation: $21 - $38/hr, based on experience and pending skills level assessment.
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, with participation in a rotating on-call schedule.
TrainingTraining: Completion of anesthesia training through NVS and passing of both written and practical exams is required.
Benefits- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
- Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401k retirement planning and employer matching
- Discounted employee pet products and services
- C.E Allowance
- Scholarship and Sponsorship Program via Penn Foster
- Licensure Renewal and Out of State Licensure transfer reimbursements
- 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 setting
- And more!
You are an experienced Veterinary Technician dedicated to outstanding client service and excellent patient care
. You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value. You can adapt to the individual needs of each patient, are eager to continue enhancing your skill set, and truly want to make a difference
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- 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 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, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members
- Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages is a plus.
At NVS, we are not just colleagues; we are a supportive community that celebrates victories together, both big and small. You’ll thrive in a nurturing learning environment where honing your skills and seeking guidance from teammates is encouraged and embraced. We prioritize patient care and client experience above all else, and we’re looking for someone who shares that dedication. Apply today and experience our supportive environment that will encourage you to be the best technician you can be!
Physical/Environmental RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of each of these jobs. While performing the duties of any of these positions, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time;
will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to lift and carry animals weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 150 pounds.
Nashville, TN
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers.
Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,…
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