Veterinary Technician - Emergency Room/Intensive Care Unit

ER/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 | ICU | 6:00 AM–6:00 PM

Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is seeking a Veterinary Technician or experience Assistant to join our ER/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
• 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
• 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, respectful, and supportive workplace. Our team values collaboration, professional development, and creating an environment where Veterinary Technicians can continue enhancing their skills and seek guidance from experienced teammates.

Our newly renovated and expanded hospital provides a modern setting for advanced veterinary medicine and offers opportunities to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals across specialty services.

Surrounding Areas

Nashville Veterinary Specialists is located in Nashville, TN and serves surrounding communities including Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, Smyrna, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities.

Considering Relocating?

Relocation assistance is available to experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians. Nashville offers a vibrant music and arts scene, exceptional dining, outdoor recreation, and a growing community with opportunities to enjoy both city amenities and nearby natural areas.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.