Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine, NVS

Signing Bonus available for qualified candidates!

Are you an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a team that works together and loves to support each other? Do you enjoy seeing a variety of cases, virtually guaranteeing no two days are the same? Do you want an opportunity to utilize your full skill set while simultaneously learning new and advanced techniques? Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency in Nashville, TN is searching for a Veterinary Technician to join our GROWING team!
 

WHY WORK WITH US? Join a team of veterinary professionals you can easily build relationships with and feels like a family- we support and encourage each other and love to celebrate wins, big or small. We pride ourselves on a welcoming learning environment where team members feel safe to advance their skills and seek guidance from each other while practicing quality medicine and patient care. 
 

WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision), Short/Long term disability and life insurance, 401(k) Retirement plan, State of the art newly renovated and expanded hospital, discounted pet products and services for personal pets, C.E. Allowance, Continuing Education Sponsorship Program via Penn Foster, Licensure Renewal and Out of State Licensure transfer reimbursement, Uniform Allowance, Cell phone discount, YMCA Corporate Memberships, Team building and Volunteer events, Career Development, excellent opportunities for advancement, and MORE!
 

WHO WE ARE: NVS is a 24/7 veterinary specialty and emergency hospital. We are in a recently expanded 24,000 square foot hospital with digital radiography, computed tomography (CT), on-site magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, endoscopy, access to an on-site commercial laboratory, and more. Our primary focus is to honor the human-animal bond in all we do, focusing on patient care, client experience, and the health of our team. We believe we can never stop improving and strive to improve in all we do. Not only do we focus on patient care, but core to our hospital culture is also a focus on the health of our team, our community, and the environment. We are committed to sustainable environmental practices. We have a comprehensive recycling and composting program as well as a 5,000-gallon rainwater collection system, roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panel system, skylights, and an energy recovery system for heating and air.
 

Job Summary: Licensed veterinary technicians (LVT) are truly the lifeblood of our hospital. Without our LVT, no procedures (surgical, medical, or otherwise) would be performed on our patients. Also, we would not be able to provide the care to our patients and the guidance to their families that is required for positive patient outcomes. The following is a list of some of the many duties provided by our licensed veterinary technician.

Schedule: 4 days per week, 10 hour shifts
 

Position Responsibilities:

• Appointment intake and patient history 
• Document histories, treatments, and diagnostics into Electronic Medical Record
• Must become proficient in the Electronic Medical Record  within first 30 days
• Handling department voicemail, client callbacks, and documentation  
• Assisting with all exams, treatments, and diagnostics (endoscopy, ultrasounds, patient exams, etc)
• Reviewing estimates with clients
• Filling patient medications
• Keeping exam rooms clean in-between patients
• Re-stock and maintain department

Required Technician Skills:

• Phlebotomy and catheterization skills
• Patient restraint and handling skills
• Anesthesia trained (Required to participate in weekend anesthesia on-call)
• Patient radiograph skills- positioning and technique
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Pharmacology and medication administration skills
• Doctor assistant/anticipation skills- endoscopy, ultrasounds, diagnostics and studies, patient exams, etc
• Good working knowledge of ultrasound and equipment associated with Internal Medicine

Qualifications: 

• LVMT CVT, LVT, RVT, or VTS licensure and at least two (2+) years of veterinary hospital experience; Must have specialty experience in internal medicine. Must obtain Tennessee Licensure within 90 days of start date.
• Must have broad technical abilities 
• Possesses a calm demeanor in stressful situations and high emotional intelligence
• Skilled in veterinary triage, diagnostics, and nursing
• Must have strong veterinary medical knowledge and a detailed understanding of common disease processes and pharmacology
• Must be able to perform quick and efficient diagnostics, treatment, and procedures
• Must be exemplary in customer service, critical thinking, team-oriented attitude

Physical/Environmental Requirements: This job classification requires that the applicant be capable of standing continuously for up to four hours with little or no breaks during; sitting; required to lift and carry animals weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 150 lbs.; reaching; speaking; seeing; and hearing. This job classification also involves repetitive use of the hands, wrists, and arms. Individuals must be able to meet the minimum dexterity requirements of the position. This position involves a potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and the use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such chemicals is available from the hospital management.

Nashville, TN

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes. Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
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, EVH 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, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.