Licensed Veterinary Technician, Cardiology

Veterinary Technician, Cardiology (CVT/LVT/RVT) 

$21–$33/hr based on experience + up to $2,500 sign-on bonus + $2,500 relocation bonus for experienced candidates

Nashville Veterinary Specialists | Nashville, TN

Full-Time | Four 10-hour shifts per week

Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is looking for an experienced Cardiology Veterinary Technician to join our specialty team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cardiologists while supporting advanced diagnostics, procedures, anesthesia, and patient care in a newly renovated and expanded hospital.

If you are a CVT, LVT, or RVT with a strong foundation in veterinary medicine and an interest in cardiology, this position offers meaningful opportunities to build your specialty skills alongside an experienced team.

Compensation

• $21–$33 per hour, depending on experience

• Up to $2,500 sign-on bonus for experienced candidates

• $2,500 relocation bonus for experienced candidates

Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans

• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

• Discounted employee pet products and services

• CE allowance

• Scholarship and Sponsorship Program through Penn Foster

• Licensure renewal reimbursement

• Out-of-state licensure transfer reimbursement

• Uniform allowance

• Cell phone discount

• YMCA corporate memberships

• Team-building and volunteer events

• Career development opportunities

• Newly renovated and expanded hospital setting

• Additional benefits available

Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts per week

• Full-time schedule

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Veterinary Technician supporting the cardiologist(s) with daily patient care, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures

• Obtain and document patient histories, treatments, and diagnostics in EzyVet

• Become proficient in EzyVet and SmartFlow within 30 days

• Manage department voicemail, client callbacks, and accurate client communication documentation

• Assist with cardiology examinations, treatments, diagnostic studies, echocardiography, and invasive procedures

• Support patient care planning and prepare patients for the perioperative period

• Review estimates with clients and provide clear education regarding procedures and treatment plans

• Fill patient medications and assist with medication and treatment preparation

• Maintain clean exam rooms and restock surgical suites and supplies

• Utilize technical skills including phlebotomy, catheterization, patient restraint, radiography, in-house laboratory testing, pharmacology, medication and fluid administration, oxygen administration, and fluoroscopy

• Provide compassionate, professional, and respectful communication with clients and team members

Qualifications

• Current LVMT, CVT, LVT, or RVT licensure required

• Minimum of 1 year of veterinary hospital experience

• Strong foundational knowledge of veterinary medicine and basic disease processes

• Broad technical skills in areas such as phlebotomy, catheterization, patient restraint, radiographs, in-house laboratory testing, pharmacology, medication and fluid administration, oxygen administration, and fluoroscopy

• Strong attention to detail and accurate medical record documentation

• Compassionate, patient, professional, and kind approach to client communication

• Comfortable working collaboratively with veterinarians and other Veterinary Technicians in a specialty setting

• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

About the Hospital

Nashville Veterinary Specialists is a specialty veterinary hospital in Nashville, TN committed to providing excellent patient care while fostering a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace. Our team values collaboration, professional development, and creating an environment where Veterinary Technicians can continue enhancing their skills and seek guidance from experienced teammates.

Our newly renovated and expanded hospital provides a modern setting for advanced veterinary medicine and offers opportunities to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals across specialty services.

Surrounding Areas

Nashville Veterinary Specialists is located in Nashville, TN and serves surrounding communities including Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, Smyrna, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities.

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee referral bonus opportunities may be available. Please contact the hospital for current program details.

Considering Relocating?

A $2,500 relocation bonus is available to experienced candidates. If you are considering relocating to Nashville, TN for this opportunity, we encourage you to explore the area and learn more about joining our specialty team.

About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.