Licensed Veterinary Technician Jobs in Tennessee
Licensed Veterinary Technician jobs in Tennessee are consistently in demand, with active hiring concentrated in companion animal clinics, emergency and specialty hospitals, and academic veterinary settings at every level from new graduate through senior and supervisory roles. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville lead hiring volume, with established employers such as BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, Banfield Pet Hospital, and the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center maintaining ongoing staffing needs. The most sought-after specialties include emergency and critical care, anesthesia, and internal medicine technician support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking an experienced Lead Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.
We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.
In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
- Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Assisting in surgery
- Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
- Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
- Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
- Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
- Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
Schedule and compensation:
Compensation: $22-26 per hour, for each hour worked
This is a flexible full-time position, with availability needed Monday - Saturday with the Saturday shifts rotating every other weekend
Full-time Benefits Package*:
- Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Tennessee
- CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
- 5+ years of veterinary technician experience
- Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) license in the state of Tennessee
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Proficiency in patient nursing, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, and dental prophylaxis with dental radiography
- Skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, laboratory diagnostics, and radiology
- Ability to maintain accurate medical records while providing compassionate, low-stress patient handling and client education
- Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Professional communication skills, collaborative team mindset, and commitment to exceptional patient care and continuous learning
Additional Preferred Skills:
- Ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
- Experience with EzyVet practice management software is a plus
About Our Hospital
We are a five-doctor, rapidly growing veterinary hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and the families who love them. Our team focuses on building strong relationships with our clients while delivering personalized veterinary medicine in a collaborative, supportive environment where every team member plays an important role in patient care.
Our hospital offers a full range of services including preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and advanced medical treatments, allowing our team to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to grow their skills and experience. To support this level of care, our facility is equipped with modern veterinary technology including digital X-ray, ultrasound, therapeutic laser therapy, and in-house laboratory equipment (Abaxis / Zoetis) to help provide efficient diagnostics and treatment for our patients. As part of our continued growth and expansion, we are also adding digital dental radiography, allowing our medical team to further enhance the level of dental care we provide.
As our practice continues to grow, we are excited to welcome team members who are passionate about animal care, motivated to learn, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary environment. Our hospital culture emphasizes teamwork, support, and a shared commitment to providing exceptional care to every patient who walks through our doors.
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Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking an experienced Lead Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.
We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.
In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
- Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Assisting in surgery
- Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
- Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
- Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
- Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
- Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
Schedule and compensation:
Compensation: $22-26 per hour, for each hour worked
This is a flexible full-time position, with availability needed Monday - Saturday with the Saturday shifts rotating every other weekend
Full-time Benefits Package*:
- Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Tennessee
- CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
- 5+ years of veterinary technician experience
- Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) license in the state of Tennessee
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Proficiency in patient nursing, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, and dental prophylaxis with dental radiography
- Skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, laboratory diagnostics, and radiology
- Ability to maintain accurate medical records while providing compassionate, low-stress patient handling and client education
- Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Professional communication skills, collaborative team mindset, and commitment to exceptional patient care and continuous learning
Additional Preferred Skills:
- Ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
- Experience with EzyVet practice management software is a plus
About Our Hospital
We are a five-doctor, rapidly growing veterinary hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and the families who love them. Our team focuses on building strong relationships with our clients while delivering personalized veterinary medicine in a collaborative, supportive environment where every team member plays an important role in patient care.
Our hospital offers a full range of services including preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and advanced medical treatments, allowing our team to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to grow their skills and experience. To support this level of care, our facility is equipped with modern veterinary technology including digital X-ray, ultrasound, therapeutic laser therapy, and in-house laboratory equipment (Abaxis / Zoetis) to help provide efficient diagnostics and treatment for our patients. As part of our continued growth and expansion, we are also adding digital dental radiography, allowing our medical team to further enhance the level of dental care we provide.
As our practice continues to grow, we are excited to welcome team members who are passionate about animal care, motivated to learn, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary environment. Our hospital culture emphasizes teamwork, support, and a shared commitment to providing exceptional care to every patient who walks through our doors.
#LI-TR1
#PRI
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed veterinary technician jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Tennessee licensed veterinary technician credential issued by the Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- Passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Examination administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards
- Associate or bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Proficiency in patient restraint, venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostic imaging
- Experience with practice management software such as Avimark, Cornerstone, or Impromed
- Current CPR certification and demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced clinical environments
Licensed Veterinary Technician Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed veterinary technician in Tennessee?
To become a licensed veterinary technician in Tennessee, you must graduate from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination, and apply for licensure through the Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. The board reviews applications, verifies your exam scores, and issues your state license before you may practice. Tennessee does not currently offer reciprocity, so candidates licensed in other states must apply through the standard Tennessee process.
How much do licensed veterinary technicians make in Tennessee?
Licensed veterinary technicians in Tennessee earn a median of about $42,810 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $31,660 for the lowest 10% to over $57,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire licensed veterinary technicians in Tennessee?
Employers hiring licensed veterinary technicians in Tennessee right now include Banfield Pet Hospital, NVA, and Ethos Veterinary Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's mix of corporate multi-location practices, independent specialty hospitals, and the University of Tennessee's academic veterinary programs creates a range of hiring environments from high-volume emergency settings to research-adjacent clinical roles.
Which Tennessee cities have the most licensed veterinary technician jobs?
Nashville, Farragut, and Franklin have the most licensed veterinary technician openings in Tennessee. Nashville drives the largest share of postings because of its dense concentration of specialty and emergency hospitals alongside a growing suburban pet-owner population, while Memphis and Knoxville contribute steady volume through regional referral hospitals and the University of Tennessee's veterinary medical center campus.
Are there remote licensed veterinary technician jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Licensed veterinary technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring direct patient care, anesthesia monitoring, and in-clinic diagnostics that cannot be performed remotely. About 0% of licensed veterinary technician openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in telemedicine triage support or veterinary pharmaceutical and medical device roles rather than traditional clinical practice.
How can I get hired as a licensed veterinary technician in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a veterinary assistant or technician extern position while completing or just after completing an AVMA-accredited program. Large Tennessee employers such as BluePearl and Banfield locations run structured new-graduate onboarding programs that pair entry-level technicians with senior staff. Candidates who hold their Tennessee license and VTNE passing score before interviewing have a clear edge, and lateral experience as a kennel technician or veterinary assistant at Tennessee animal shelters or humane societies is widely recognized as a credible starting point.
Where can I find and apply to licensed veterinary technician jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to licensed veterinary technician jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one.
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