Licensed Veterinary Technician

Lakeside Animal Hospital | Hermitage, TN
Full-Time | $20–$25/hour

Lakeside Animal Hospital is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team!

We are a welcoming, three-doctor practice with a genuinely kind, close-knit team and a beautiful hospital. We take great medicine seriously, but we also believe that how we care for our clients, patients, and each other matters just as much.

We are looking for an experienced LVT who has strong technical skills, enjoys connecting with clients, and wants to be part of a team where personality, communication, and collaboration are valued.

What You'll Do

As an LVT, you'll have the opportunity to use your skills throughout the hospital, including:

• Patient restraint and safe, compassionate handling

• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement

• Laboratory sample collection and processing

• Digital radiography

• Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery

• Surgical and dental procedure support

• Dental radiographs and prophylactic dental care

• Medication preparation and administration

• Pharmacy and prescription support

• Patient treatments and nursing care

• Maintaining accurate medical records

• Client education and communication

• Supporting preventive care and treatment recommendations

• Helping maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area

Most importantly, we want someone who enjoys being part of the client experience. Our technicians are an important connection between our doctors and our clients, so we're looking for someone who is comfortable educating pet owners, answering questions, building trust, and helping clients feel well cared for.

Bonus: Lakeside also sees a small number of exotic and pocket pet patients. Experience working with these species would be a big plus, but it is absolutely not required. We would also love someone who is interested in learning and expanding their skills in this area!

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a current Tennessee veterinary technician license or are eligible for Tennessee licensure

• Have a solid foundation of veterinary technical and nursing skills

• Are confident working with dogs and cats with different temperaments and medical needs

• Have experience with exotic or pocket pet medicine, or are excited to learn

• Communicate well with both clients and teammates

• Enjoy working collaboratively with doctors, technicians, assistants, and CSRs

• Bring a positive, dependable attitude to work

• Are willing to jump in and help where needed

• Care about creating a great experience for clients and their pets

• Want to work somewhere where being a good teammate matters

Compensation & Benefits

$20–$25 per hour, based on experience and skill set.

Full-time team members are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, along with the opportunity to grow professionally as part of our hospital team.

Why Lakeside?

There are plenty of places where you can use your technical skills. We want Lakeside to be a place where you can also enjoy the people you work with.

We have three doctors, a beautiful hospital, and a sweet, supportive team that values good communication and taking care of one another. We're open to different personalities and backgrounds. What matters most is finding someone who loves veterinary medicine, enjoys taking care of people as much as their pets, and wants to contribute to a positive hospital culture.

If that sounds like the kind of team you've been looking for, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today to learn more about joining Lakeside Animal Hospital!