Urgent Care Veterinary Technician - Night Shift

PriorityPet Urgent Care; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental

401k & 401K matching program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care is opening a new Knoxville, TN clinic and seeks experienced veterinary technicians and assistants to join a growing medical team. The role involves animal restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and strong client communication in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of veterinary experience, CVT preferred, and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality animal care. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary technicians, 2+ years professional experience preferred.
• CVT highly preferred, but not required for this position.
• Previous ER or Urgent Care experience is highly preferred, but not required.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiographic positioning.
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and anesthesia management.
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance.
• Adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced veterinary setting.

Skills

Animal restraint

Client communication

Medical record management

Punctuality

Education

CVT preferred

Job description

Priority Pet Urgent Care is opening a new Knoxville, TN clinic and seeks experienced veterinary technicians and assistants to join a growing medical team. The role involves animal restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and strong client communication in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of veterinary experience, CVT preferred, and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality animal care. Training and benefits are provided.