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Licensed Veterinary Technician

Village Veterinary Medical Center

Location: Knoxville, TN, 37934

Time Type: Full-Time

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Veterinary Technician

Full-Time (4) 10-hour shifts

Village Veterinary Medical Center

Farragut, TN

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.

You are a compassionate, skilled technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment,

values collaboration, and is committed to providing high-quality patient care and

outstanding client service.

Your Experience & Skills

• Veterinary technician licensure required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology
• program preferred; or equivalent education and experience
• Strong attention to detail with organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize eectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client service skills
• Positive attitude with a strong team-oriented mindset

Village Veterinary Medical Center is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join us as

part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Village Veterinary Medical Center, 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 benets of Thrive''s national resources.

About the Hospital

Village Veterinary Medical Center is a general practice located in Farragut, Tennessee,

focused on providing compassionate care for pets at every stage of life. We oer a full

range of services including preventative care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, and

treatment for illness or injury.

Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality veterinary medicine while emphasizing

client education and partnership in each pet's care journey.

We maintain a fast-paced, culturally strong, and team-driven work environment, supported

by a loyal client base who consistently goes above and beyond for their pets-treating

them as true family members.

We take pride in our core values of teamwork, service, and exploration, and we are

committed to fostering both personal and professional growth within our practice.

Hospital Hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

What You'll Do

• As an LVT, you'll be an essential part of our medical team, helping deliver outstanding care
• from check-in to recovery:
• Patient Care & Nursing
• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients
• Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, and treatments
• Monitor hospitalized patients and provide ongoing assessment
• Deliver post-operative care, including pain management
• Surgery & Anesthesia
• Prepare patients and surgical suites
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia
• Assist in surgical procedures and maintain sterile technique
• Diagnostics & Procedures
• Perform venipuncture and laboratory sample collection
• Run in-house diagnostics (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal testing, etc.)
• Take and process radiographs
• Perform dental cleanings and assist with dental procedures
• Client Communication
• Educate clients on treatments, medications, and preventive care
• Obtain accurate patient histories and explain discharge instructions
• Build trusting relationships with clients through clear, empathetic communication
• Hospital Operations
• Maintain accuracy in medical records and treatment plans
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and functioning
• Uphold cleanliness and hospital infection control standards
• Support team members and contribute to a positive work environment
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and assist with larger patients
• Comfortable standing, bending, and moving throughout the day
• Ability to safely restrain animals of all sizes
• Willingness to work in a clinical setting with exposure to odors, noise, and medical
• materials

You'll Grow with us

Here, you can grow your career as best ts 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 nd 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.

Benets - our care in action

Thrive oers a suite of benets to support team members' emotional, physical,

professional, and nancial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and

short- and long- term disability plans, we oer 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 benets shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week.

Certain Benets may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

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