Veterinary Technician

1 day ago

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States EVG Specialty Network Full time

Become an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician at VCSG 

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is Chattanooga's largest multi-specialty and emergency hospital, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge medicine. At VCSG, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional specialty and emergency care while cultivating a supportive and collaborative team environment. We believe that excellence in patient care starts with a workplace where professionals feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow—because when our team thrives, so do our patients.

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine Team who is compassionate, sensitive, patient with clients, and who loves making a difference. Our ideal candidate is empathetic and can calmly discuss topics with pet parents – this is a high-touch position with extensive client interaction that makes the difference.

As we grow, we're seeking top-tier technicians who want to make a real impact.

What You Can Expect To Do

As a technician on the Internal Medicine team, you'll support our Internal Medicine Specialists and other technicians in providing the highest standard of care to our patients, while also educating and assisting the families who love them. This is a hands-on position where you'll be responsible for safe patient handling, patient monitoring while in the hospital and during sedated and anesthetic procedures, obtaining and handling samples for advanced diagnostics, and maintaining specialized equipment.

What You Have:

  • Understanding endocrine, GI, hepatic, renal, and respiratory diseases
  • Familiarity with feeding tubes, urinary catheters, and long-term patient management
  • Experience assisting with endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, and cystoscopy (or willingness to learn)
  • Ability to perform and interpret basic in-house diagnostics (cytology prep, blood work, UAs)
  • Strong understanding of sterile techniques and sample handling for cultures, biopsies, cytologies, etc. 

Core abilities:

  • Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
  • Blood draw and sampling handling for advanced diagnostics (ACTH stim, LDDS, bile acids, insulin levels, thyroid testing, etc.)
  • Familiarity of advanced procedures (CT, fluoroscopy, endoscopy [rigid, flexible])
  • Anesthesia and sedation monitoring 
  • Medication calculations and administration (IV, IM, SQ, oral)
  • Safe handling and restraint of dogs and cats, including fractious patients
  • Competence with medical record keeping (Instinct, Smartflow)
  • Excellent communication skills with clients, team members, and veterinarians
  • Calm, organized, and proactive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment 
  • Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities 
  • Dependable with excellent follow-through on cases, attention to detail 
  • Team-oriented - willing to help across other departments 
  • An eagerness to learn new skills 

Requirements

  • Credentialed veterinary technicians preferred
  • 2-3 years of veterinary technician experience (specialty experience strongly preferred) 
  • Prior exposure to IM, anesthesia, or advanced diagnostics

Why You Should Choose Us

Great Location: Located in the up-and-coming Southside Neighborhood in Chattanooga at the base of Lookout Mountain. Our hospital is located perfectly next to the beautiful Tennessee River Park and the new baseball stadium opening soon, and close to various restaurants, breweries, and entertainment venues. 

Take the next step in your veterinary career: We are committed to training and growth, providing you with in-person didactic, hands-on, and virtual learning.

Provide exceptional patient care: Our hospital was built from the ground up with the highest level of care in mind. You will be using the latest equipment and technology alongside board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines.

Work in a diverse and supportive environment: We offer a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional development, along with benefits that prioritize wellness and growth.

  • Generous employee pet care discount
  • Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health & financial wellness resources
  • Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
  • 120 hours annual paid time off and floating holiday time

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application and cover letter today to join our mission of delivering compassionate, cutting-edge veterinary care.

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VCSG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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