Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

About the role

CVES in Clarksville, TN is looking to add an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to oversee all aspects of anesthetic and sedated procedures on our Surgery Team!

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding client service
• Demonstrate excellent patient care
• Maintain a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture
• Adapt to individual patient needs
• Eager to continue advancing your skill set
• Make a difference

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years working as a veterinary technician, preferably in Specialty, Emergency, or Critical Care medicine.
• LVMT, CVT, LVT, or RVT license required.
• Have an in-depth understanding of all 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

Qualifications

• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Skills

• Experience with anesthesia and specialty medicine
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented

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

Pay

$22-29/hr, based on experience and pending skills level assessment.

Schedule

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

Training

Completion of anesthesia training through CVES and passing of both written and practical exams will be required.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

The 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.

About you

You’re an experienced veterinary technician who is passionate about anesthesia and specialty medicine. You deliver outstanding client service, demonstrate excellent patient care, maintain a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture, and enjoy working alongside people who share that mindset. You can adapt to individual patient needs, are eager to continue advancing your skill set, and genuinely want to make a difference.

Location

Clarksville, TN

Company Information

At CVES, we’re not just colleagues — we’re a supportive community that celebrates victories together, both big and small. You’ll thrive in a nurturing environment where learning, mentorship, and asking questions are embraced. We are committed to excellence, compassion, and maintaining a culture where patient care and client experience come first. If you share those values, you’ll feel right at home. Apply today and experience a workplace that encourages you to be the best technician you can be.

Additional Information

https://www.cvesclarksville.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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.