Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Training & Career Development

Health Benefits

Pet Care Discounts

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville, TN is seeking an Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our specialty team. You will work alongside an on-staff Board-Certified Anesthesiologist, providing advanced anesthesia monitoring and surgical support for orthopedic, soft tissue, trauma, and specialty procedures.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of anesthesia experience, holds Tennessee license, and is comfortable with rotating on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Current veterinary technician license valid in Tennessee.
• Minimum 2–3 years of general anesthesia and emergency or specialty protocol experience.
• Ability to work rotating on-call schedule and collaborate with veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor anesthesia for orthopedic, soft tissue, trauma, and specialty procedures.
• Assist surgeons and maintain sterile technique during operations.
• Maintain anesthesia records and patient monitoring across perioperative periods.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologist and veterinary teams for patient care.
• Provide perioperative nursing care and emergency stabilization as needed.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Emergency care

Surgical support

Independent work

Education

Tennessee Veterinary Technician License

VTS in Anesthesia (preferred)

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Monitoring devices

Job description

Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Description

Location: Animal Emergency & Specialty Center | Knoxville, TN

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Schedule: Monday-Thursday | Four 10-Hour Shifts

Are you an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with a passion for anesthesia, surgery, and advanced patient care? Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside veterinary specialists, expand your technical expertise, and make a meaningful impact on patients requiring complex procedures?

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) in Knoxville, TN is seeking a skilled and motivated Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our specialty team!

In this role, you'll work closely with our surgical team and on-staff Board-Certified Anesthesiologist, providing advanced anesthesia monitoring and surgical support for a variety of procedures, including orthopedic, soft tissue, trauma, and specialty surgeries.

Whether you're already a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia or an experienced LVT looking to further develop your expertise, this is an opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative, specialty-focused environment.

• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday
• On-Call Compensation: $200 on-call fee for each qualifying shift worked, in addition to applicable overtime compensation
• On-Call Rotation: Mandatory rotating on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on scheduling needs

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

• Anesthesia & Advanced Patient Monitoring
  • Administer and monitor anesthesia under veterinary direction for orthopedic, soft tissue, trauma, and specialty surgical procedures.
  • Collaborate with our Board-Certified Anesthesiologist to develop and implement individualized anesthesia protocols.
  • Monitor patients throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods.
  • Utilize advanced anesthesia equipment, including mechanical ventilators, anesthetic gas analysis, invasive blood pressure monitoring, and additional patient-support modalities.
  • Recognize changes in patient status and respond appropriately to anesthesia-related complications and emergencies.
• Surgical Support & Patient Care
  • Prepare patients, surgical suites, and equipment for procedures.
  • Assist veterinarians during advanced surgical procedures while maintaining proper sterile technique.
  • Provide perioperative nursing care and support patient recovery.
  • Assist with emergency stabilization and urgent surgical procedures involving critically ill or injured patients.
  • Maintain accurate anesthesia records, surgical documentation, and patient medical records.

• Collaboration & Professional Development
  • Work closely with our surgery, critical care, internal medicine, and emergency teams to ensure continuity of care.
  • Participate in anesthesia training, clinical rounds, and continuing education opportunities.
  • Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on patient safety, technical excellence, and compassionate care.

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

Required Qualifications

• Current veterinary technician license or certification recognized for practice in Tennessee.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience with general anesthesia and emergency or specialty veterinary protocols.
• Strong understanding of anesthesia techniques, surgical procedures, patient monitoring, and emergency care.
• Experience with anesthesia equipment, monitoring devices, and commonly used anesthetic agents.
• Familiarity with advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures.
• Ability to work independently within your scope of practice while collaborating effectively with veterinarians and fellow technicians.
• Availability to participate in the required rotating on-call schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential in Anesthesia & Analgesia.
• Advanced anesthesia experience in an emergency, referral, or specialty hospital.
• Experience assisting with complex surgical procedures and managing high-risk anesthetic patients.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform the physical responsibilities associated with surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, and emergency patient care.

Don't have your VTS yet? We value advanced hands-on experience and a commitment to continued learning. Our on-staff anesthesiologist provides individualized training, clinical rounds, and classroom-based education to help technicians continue developing their anesthesia knowledge and skills.

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Competitive Compensation - based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Training & Career Development - Gain access to ongoing learning opportunities and career growth programs INCLUDING Generous CE allowance, Paid VTS specialization, and Paid license fees and dues
• Cohesive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being.
• Exclusive Pet Care Discounts - Significant savings on pet exams, treatments, and boarding.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Recharge with paid vacation and personal days.
• 401(k) with Company Match - Invest in your future with our retirement savings plan.

If you're an experienced LVT who loves anesthesia, thrives in a specialty setting, and wants to work alongside a team dedicated to exceptional veterinary medicine, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note: Appropriate veterinary technician credentials, relevant clinical experience, and participation in the rotating on-call schedule are required for this position.