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NASHVILLE, TN
Veterinary Assistant
Pay: From $20/hour
Job Type: Full-time
About Us:
The Eye Vets is a veterinary ophthalmology specialty practice seeking an experienced veterinary assistant with strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude. The ideal candidate will work primarily at our main location and travel to satellite locations as needed.
At The Eye Vets, we are driven by two goals:
Enhancing the lives of animals through excellent eye care—preserving vision, relieving discomfort, and promoting overall well-being.
Supporting our referring veterinarians by being a reliable, accessible, and compassionate partner in patient care.
We’re committed to fostering a positive, collaborative culture where every team member feels valued. We believe that great care starts with a great team, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience in a veterinary or animal care setting preferred
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Compassionate, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
Ability to safely handle patients and assist during exams or procedures
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Competitive pay and benefits
PTO and holiday pay
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
3 pairs of scrubs + 1 pair of shoes provided
Employee discounts
8 weeks paid maternity leave at 50% salary
Opportunities for continuing education and growth
Schedule:
4 shifts per week, typically 7:30–5:30
Average hours 34-40/wk
Closed on major holidays
NASHVILLE, TN
Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (Anesthesia Focus)
Pay: From $23/hour
Job Type: Full-time
About Us:
The Eye Vets is a veterinary ophthalmology specialty practice seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) with strong anesthesia skills. The ideal candidate is confident monitoring geriatric and high-risk patients and passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care.
Our patients include companion animals and exotics—experience with exotics is a plus but not required.
We take pride in enhancing the lives of animals through exceptional eye care and supporting our referring veterinarians with professionalism and compassion. We also value a positive, balanced workplace where every team member feels supported and respected.
Requirements:
Active Tennessee LVMT license
Proficient in anesthesia protocols, monitoring, and recovery
Skilled in handling geriatric or complex cases
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Competitive pay and benefits
PTO and holiday pay
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
3 pairs of scrubs + 1 pair of shoes provided
Employee discounts
8 weeks paid maternity leave at 50% salary
Opportunities for continuing education and growth
Schedule:
Monday–Friday business hours (8:00–5:00)
3–4 shifts per week (typically 7:30–5:30 or 6:30–6:30)
Average hours 36-42/week
Closed on major holidays
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and safely handle patients. Exposure to anesthesia, drugs, and occasional fractious animals may occur.
Veterinary Externship Program
The Eye Vets is a progressive veterinary ophthalmology practice that embraces a culture of mutual respect and teamwork while providing outstanding patient care and customer service. At The Eye Vets, we have two big motivators. First, to enhance the lives of animals by providing excellent eye care, preserving vision, and promoting overall comfort and well-being. Second, to act as a reliable, accessible, and compassionate resource to our referring veterinarians whenever they need our assistance with their patients. We offer an externship program for veterinary students enrolled in their third or fourth years of veterinary school, or veterinarians completing their rotating internship, for rotations of one to three weeks in length to fulfill private practice or elective curriculum requirements.
At The Eye Vets, we are committed to lifelong learning. Our objective is to educate externs by providing learning opportunities that will build upon the extern’s knowledge base and clinical skills. We are dedicated to fostering a learning environment that values hands-on experience, mentorship from seasoned specialists, and exposure to innovative diagnostic and surgical approaches to ophthalmology cases.
Requirements
Must be a third or fourth year veterinary student in good standing at an accredited United States or International Veterinary School OR
A veterinarian in a rotating internship program.
Complete Externship Request Form below.
Complete an AVMA PLIT Student Professional Liability Insurance Application and email proof of insurance to extern@theeyevets.com
Once the Externship Request Form is completed and the proof of AVMA PLIT coverage is submitted, externs will receive a Liability Waiver to sign and return, an orientation packet including expectations, and a schedule. Externs are expected to attend any journal clubs that occur during their time with us and will be asked to give a brief, 10 minute case presentation for The Eye Vets staff. This usually occurs as a lunch presentation. For more information or questions please email: extern@theeyevets.com