Overnight ICU Veterinary Technician

Innovetive Petcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & career development

Health benefits

Pet care discounts

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking an ICU Veterinary Technician / Assistant for overnight shifts weekend coverage in Chattanooga, TN. Join a dedicated team focused on critical care and advanced diagnostics to support hospitalized patients.

The role requires advanced clinical skills, teamwork, and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Advanced technical skills including phlebotomy, anesthesia monitoring, and critical patient care.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients.
• Accurate medical record documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring critical and hospitalized patients and identifying changes in patient status.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Medication administration via IV, IM, SQ, and other appropriate routes.
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and sample collection.
• Assisting with advanced critical care procedures.
• Monitoring anesthesia and recovering patients.
• Performing diagnostic testing, including chemistries, CBCs, urinalysis, and fecal testing.
• Collecting and appropriately handling blood, urine, and other diagnostic samples.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate documentation of treatments, patient status, and changes in overall health.
• Working closely with the medical team to prioritize patient needs and respond to changes quickly.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked ICU.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Anesthesia monitoring

Critical care

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Documentation

Job description

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking an ICU Veterinary Technician / Assistant for overnight shifts weekend coverage in Chattanooga, TN. Join a dedicated team focused on critical care and advanced diagnostics to support hospitalized patients.

The role requires advanced clinical skills, teamwork, and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth are offered.