Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician - Up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance

Licensure support

Employee pet care discounts

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville is seeking an overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our ER team on a mid/swing shift. This full-time role offers high-acuity emergency medicine, collaboration with ICU, internal medicine, surgery, and oncology, and opportunities for advanced skill development.

You'll perform rapid assessments, assist with stabilization, anesthesia monitoring, and client education while delivering compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Emergency, ICU, or high-volume General Practice.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT) with active license.
• Emergency or specialty hospital experience.
• Strong nursing and technical skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency triage, stabilization, and urgent interventions.
• Perform rapid patient assessments and initiate treatment protocols.
• Support emergency procedures including CPR, oxygen therapy, and shock management.
• Administer medications and manage anesthesia induction and monitoring.
• Maintain detailed medical records and assist with handoffs to ICU/specialty teams.
• Collaborate with ER doctors, ICU and specialty teams to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Emergency

ICU experience

High-volume GP

Nursing skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT)

Job description

Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation: $17.50 - $24.00 / hour

Description

Are you a high-performing Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who thrives in the intensity of Emergency Medicine? Do you excel in rapid decision-making, patient stabilization, and teamwork when every second counts?

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville—part of the Innovetive Petcare network—is seeking exceptional Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join our ER team on a mid/swing shift. This opportunity is ideal for experienced professionals who want to work in a true emergency setting, sharpen advanced technical skills, and collaborate with specialty and ICU teams.

• High-acuity, fast-paced emergency medicine
• Strong collaboration with ICU, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Oncology
• Flexible full-time scheduling options
• Clear pathways for advanced skill development and credentialing
• A culture that values clinical excellence, autonomy, and teamwork

• Full-Time ER Position
• Overnight 7pm - 7am
• Flexible scheduling options:
  • 4 x 12-hour shifts
  • 4 x 10-hour shifts

Key Responsibilities – Emergency Medicine

• Assist with emergency triage, stabilization, and urgent interventions
• Perform rapid patient assessments and initiate treatment protocols
• Support emergency procedures including CPR, oxygen therapy, and shock management

• Perform technical procedures including:
  • IV catheter placement
  • Blood draws and point-of-care diagnostics
  • Radiographs
  • Anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, and oral routes
• Assist with wound care, splinting, and emergency surgical prep

• Monitor ER patients throughout treatment and recovery
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care in high-stress situations

• Support veterinarians with client updates and discharge education
• Maintain detailed, accurate medical records
• Ensure continuity of care during patient transfers to ICU or specialty services

• Work closely with ER doctors, ICU, and specialty teams
• Participate in case discussions and handoffs
• Contribute to a positive, solution-oriented ER culture

What We’re Looking For:

• • 2+ years of experience in Emergency, ICU, or high-volume General Practice
  • Strong technical and nursing skills in fast-paced environments
  • Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to patient advocacy and gold-standard care
• • Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT)
  • Emergency or Specialty hospital experience
  • Interest in pursuing advanced training, licensure, or VTS (ECC)
• • Proficiency in emergency triage, stabilization, and monitoring
  • Strong anesthesia and procedural support skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in dynamic ER settings
  • Solid understanding of emergency pharmacology and protocols
• • Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Emotional resilience and adaptability in urgent care situations

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive Pay:
  • $17.50–$24.00/hr based on experience
  • $25+/hr negotiable for actively Licensed Veterinary Technicians with relevant ER/Specialty experience
  • Shift differentials may apply for late-night hours
• • CE allowance and conference opportunities
  • Dedicated CE PTO
  • Support for licensure and advanced skill development
  • Career growth within the Innovetive Petcare network
• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee pet care discounts
• • High-performing ER team with strong leadership support
  • Collaborative, respectful workplace that values technician expertise
  • Commitment to learning, mentorship, and professional development

Emergency medicine. Swing shift excellence. Real impact.