Veterinary Technician, Overnight ICU

About the role

Nashville Veterinary Specialists is looking to add Veterinary Technicians to their Overnight ICU Team!

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional client and patient care
• Perform a variety of veterinary procedures under supervision
• Assist in diagnostics and treatments
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and uplifting hospital culture
• Adapt to the individual needs of each patient
• Continuously enhance your skill set

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years working as a Veterinary Technician or Assistant, preferably in emergency medicine
• Experience in all basic veterinary knowledge, including triage, disease processes, pharmacology, restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, anesthesia, laboratory equipment and procedures, etc.
• Advanced skill set includes (preferred, not required): central line placement, abdominocentesis, thoracocentesis, feeding tube placement, urinary catheter placement
• Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

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

$20 - $29/hr, based on experience. Additional $4.50 shift and weekend differentials available.

Schedule

Consistent, Three 12-hour shifts per week. Night Shift: 6pm – 6am

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

About You

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.

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.

Contact Information

For more information, visit Nashville Veterinary Specialists. 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.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

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 EthosVet.com.

About Us

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.

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.