Licensed Veterinary Technician - Hospital Float

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Hospital Float - CVT/LVT/RVT

$21–$33/hr + Shift & Weekend Differentials + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Nashville Veterinary Specialists | Nashville, TN

Full-Time | Four 10-Hour Shifts per Week

Nashville Veterinary Specialists (NVS) is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team as a full-time Hospital Float in Nashville, TN. This role is ideal for a versatile Veterinary Technician who enjoys working across specialty services, adapting to the needs of different departments, and supporting exceptional patient care. You'll have opportunities to continue developing your skills while working alongside a collaborative team in a newly renovated and expanded specialty hospital.

Compensation

• $21–$33/hour based on experience

• Additional shift and weekend differentials available

• $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualified licensed candidates

Full-Time Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k) retirement planning with employer matching

• Discounted employee pet products and services

• Continuing Education (CE) allowance

• Scholarship and sponsorship program through Penn Foster

• Licensure renewal reimbursement

• Out-of-state veterinary technician licensure transfer reimbursement

• Uniform allowance

• Cell phone discounts

• YMCA corporate memberships

• Team-building and volunteer events

• Career development opportunities

• Newly renovated and expanded hospital setting

• And more

Schedule

• Full-Time

• Four 10-hour shifts per week

• Schedule may vary based on hospital and department needs

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care across multiple specialty and hospital departments.

• Support veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with examinations, treatments, diagnostics, procedures, and hospitalized patient care.

• Adapt to the individual needs of patients and clinical teams while floating between departments.

• Perform Veterinary Technician skills including triage, patient restraint, phlebotomy, catheter placement, medication administration, anesthesia support, and patient monitoring.

• Assist with diagnostic imaging and laboratory procedures.

• Monitor patients throughout treatment and communicate changes in patient condition to the medical team.

• Maintain accurate medical records and follow established hospital protocols.

• Provide compassionate, professional communication and support to clients and fellow team members.

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment.

• Collaborate with doctors, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and support teams to promote continuity of patient care.

• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to support different services and hospital priorities.

• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and uplifting hospital culture.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician credential required: LVMT, CVT, LVT, or RVT

• Must obtain Tennessee veterinary technician licensure within 90 days of start date

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician

• Specialty veterinary experience in Surgery and Internal Medicine required

• Broad understanding of veterinary medicine, including triage, disease processes, pharmacology, restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, anesthesia, laboratory equipment, and laboratory procedures

• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

• Calm, professional demeanor in stressful situations

• High emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively with clients and team members

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing hospital and patient needs

• Commitment to continued learning and professional development

• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills are a plus

• 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.

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee referral bonus opportunities may be available. Please contact the hospital for current program details.

Considering Relocating?

A $2,500 relocation bonus is available to experienced candidates. If you are considering relocating to Nashville, TN for this opportunity, we encourage you to explore the area and learn more about joining our specialty team.

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.