What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at Blue Oasis Pet Hospital?
Veterinary medicine is your calling, but it shouldn't cost you your quality of life.
At Blue Oasis Pet Hospital, we’re committed to providing compassionate, client-focused veterinary care in a calm, low-stress environment. We are a 100% privately owned, female-owned, Fear Free Certified, AAHA-accredited open-concept veterinary hospital.
We built our practice around a simple premise: exceptional patient care starts with a well-supported, energized veterinary team. We’ve deliberately moved away from the assembly-line pressure, ultra-short appointment slots, and corporate bureaucracy that cause medicine to feel like transactional triage.
Instead, we offer a modern, collaborative environment where you have the time to connect with clients, dig deep into medical cases, perform surgeries with skilled support, and still make it home in time for dinner.
Why You Will Love Practicing at Blue Oasis Pet Hospital
- Pacing That Respects Your Craft: We schedule standard 30-minute appointments so you can conduct thorough exams, educate owners, and chart accurately without feeling perpetually behind.
- Empowered, Highly Trained Support Team: Work with a 2:1 tech-to-doctor ratio. Our technicians handle blood draws, catheters, radiography, prep, client triage, and much more.
- Cutting-Edge Diagnostic Suite: Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and resources, including: IDEXX Catalyst, Sedivue, and Invue In-House Diagnostics, Digital Dental Radiography, Ultrasound Technology, Laser Therapy, and Acupuncture.
- True Work-Life Harmony: No overnight emergency shifts, no mandatory weekend shifts, and predictable scheduling designed around your personal life.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures with animal restraint and aseptic techniques.
- Perform laboratory tests including blood work, urinalysis, and other diagnostic procedures to support accurate diagnoses.
- Maintain detailed medical records, update patient charts, and document treatments using veterinary terminology accurately.
- Conduct dental cleanings utilizing knowledge of dental terminology and procedures; perform animal catheterization when necessary.
- Operate diagnostic equipment such as X-ray machines to assist in imaging procedures.
- Support pet owners with pet care advice, behavioral training tips including dog training techniques, and post-operative instructions.
- Ensure the clinic environment remains sterile and organized by adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
- Assist in emergency critical care situations involving animals requiring immediate veterinary attention.
Qualifications
- A valid Veterinary Technician License in Tennessee
- A least 1 year of experience
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $28