Veterinary Technician

Job overview

The Veterinary Technician role is onsite in Nashville, TN, with compensation not specified. The position supports Nashville Zoo’s Veterinary Team and its mission of wildlife conservation and animal care. The technician provides veterinary support for a diverse collection of more than 400 species, assisting with clinical care, procedures, laboratory work, records, and compliance. The role also supports animal health work in the hospital and field and may assist with conservation research.

What you'll do

• Support veterinarians with animal restraint, sample collection, clinical procedures, anesthesia, radiology, surgery, and pathology
• monitor anesthetized animals
• assist with emergencies and intensive care
• provide laboratory support
• maintain medical records and logs
• support quarantine, husbandry, training, and enrichment
• help train interns
• maintain compliance with USDA and AZA standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

veterinary technician

zoo medicine

exotic animals

animal care

veterinary hospital

laboratory support

nashville tn

nashville zoo

weekend and holiday schedule

tennessee license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) match
• health reimbursement and savings accounts
• paid holidays and time off
• zoo discounts and membership benefits.

Why this role

Veterinary support for more than 400 species at an AZA-accredited zoo.

About the employer

Nashville Zoo is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.