Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician Powell Animal Hospital Powell, Tennessee Full-Time: 4 ten hour shifts with rotating Saturdays Compensation: Starting at $18 - $20 / hour Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $18 - $20/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. About You You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients. The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Your Experience & Skills 1-2 years of clinical experience Current Licensure required Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, intubation, radiographs, dental cleaning and lab work Powell Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Powell Animal Hospital, you’ll feel the warmth and culture of a small hospital. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources. About The Hospital At Powell Animal Hospital, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Powell Animal Hospital is a full-service companion animal hospital, providing medicine, dentistry, dental radiographs, surgery, orthopedics, ultrasonography, and boarding to meet all your pet's needs. We offer high quality care and extended hours to meet the needs of our clients and their pets. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment with a positive work/life balance. Powell Animal Hospital, we invest heavily in our employees' long-term health and happiness! You’re Willing And Able To Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients. With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow. Safely restrain patients and assist with exams and procedures Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts. Administer medications and treatments as directed Assist with hospitalized patient care, including monitoring and comfort measures Assist in surgical and dental procedures, including dental radiographs Maintain accurate and thorough medical records Perform venipuncture and collect samples (blood, urine, fecal) Perform intubation and IV catheter placement Run in-house lab testing and prepare samples for reference labs Take and assist with diagnostic radiographs (including positioning and safety) Assist with surgical prep, sterile set-up, and patient recovery Monitor anesthesia and maintain patient safety Support post-operative care, including pain management, monitoring, and discharge education Communicate clearly with clients regarding treatment plans, estimates, and next steps Maintain cleanliness, organization, and restocking of exam rooms and treatment areas Follow infection control and safety protocols You’ll Grow with Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare. Benefits - our care in action Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members: Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet Subsidized backup childcare and elder care Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan support tools and assistance *Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements. About Thrive Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com. We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrive Pet Healthcare