Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician, NVS

Overview

Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is seeking a meticulous and experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to oversee all aspects of anesthetic and sedated procedures on our Surgery Team.

Sign‑On Bonus: $2,500–$5,000 available to experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians.

Hourly Rate: $21–$38/hr, based on experience and pending skills‑level assessment.

Four 10‑hour shifts per week with participation in a rotating on‑call schedule.

Completion of anesthesia training through NVS and passing of both written and practical exams is required.

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning with employer matching
• Discounted employee pet products and services
• CE 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 who share that value. You adapt to the individual needs of each patient, are eager to continue enhancing your skill set, and truly want to make a difference.

• Minimum 3 years working as a veterinary technician, preferably in specialty, emergency, or critical care medicine. LVMT, CVT, LVT, or RVT license required.
• In‑depth knowledge of all basic veterinary concepts, including triage, disease processes, pharmacology, restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, anesthesia, laboratory equipment, and procedures.
• 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 in English (speaking & reading). Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

At NVS, we’re not just colleagues; we’re a supportive community that celebrates victories together. Our nurturing learning environment encourages honing your skills and seeking guidance from teammates. We prioritize patient care and client experience above all else and look for someone who shares our dedication.

The physical demands described represent those that must be met to successfully perform the primary functions of this role. Duties include bending, standing, stooping, walking, sitting, talking, listening; walking or standing for long periods; using hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; lifting and carrying animals weighing fifty pounds or more; handling dogs weighing up to 150 pounds.

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, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable regulations.