Overnight ICU Veterinary Technician | $20–$29/hr based on experience + $4.50 shift and weekend differentials + $2,500–$5,000 sign-on bonus + relocation assistance available to experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Nashville Veterinary Specialists | Nashville, TN
Full-Time | Three consistent 12-hour shifts per week | Overnight ICU | 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is seeking a Veterinary Technician or experience Assistant to join our Overnight ICU Team. This Veterinary Technician role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys critical patient care, emergency medicine, and developing advanced technical skills alongside a supportive veterinary team.
You’ll care for hospitalized and critical patients while working in a newly renovated and expanded specialty hospital that values teamwork, learning, and excellent patient and client care.
Compensation
$20–$29 per hour based on experience
$4.50 shift and weekend differentials available
$2,500–$5,000 sign-on bonus available
Relocation assistance available to experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Discounted employee pet products and services
Continuing Education allowance
Scholarship and Sponsorship Program through Penn Foster
Licensure renewal reimbursement
Out-of-state veterinary technician license transfer reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Cell phone discount
YMCA corporate memberships
Team building and volunteer events
Career development opportunities
State-of-the-art, newly renovated and expanded hospital setting
And more!
Schedule
Full-Time
Three consistent 12-hour shifts per week
Overnight ICU: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
Shift and weekend differentials available
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients in the ICU
Perform Veterinary Technician duties including patient assessment, triage, treatments, diagnostics, monitoring, and nursing care
Support veterinarians and the medical team with emergency and critical care patients
Perform and assist with phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, laboratory procedures, and medication administration
Assist with advanced procedures based on experience and training
Monitor patient status and communicate changes promptly to the veterinary medical team
Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
Provide compassionate and professional communication with clients regarding patient care when appropriate
Maintain clean, organized, and appropriately stocked patient care areas
Work collaboratively with other Veterinary Technicians, assistants, veterinarians, and support staff
Continue developing technical skills in a learning-focused specialty and emergency animal hospital
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant, preferably in emergency medicine
Strong working knowledge of veterinary medicine, including triage, disease processes, pharmacology, restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, anesthesia, laboratory equipment, and procedures
Advanced technical skills preferred, but not required, including:
Central line placement
Abdominocentesis
Thoracocentesis
Feeding tube placement
Urinary catheter placement
Strong attention to detail and accurate patient care documentation
Excellent communication skills with clients and veterinary team members
Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and remain composed in a fast-paced ICU environment
Commitment to teamwork, professional development, and excellent patient care
Ability to safely handle and restrain patients of varying sizes
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.
About the Hospital
Nashville Veterinary Specialists is a specialty veterinary hospital in Nashville, TN committed to providing excellent patient care while fostering a positive,…