Veterinary Assistant/Technician - Overnight ICU

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight shift differential

Paid Time Off (PTO) + CE PTO

Paid Continuing Education

Career Growth & Advancement

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Student Loan & Licensure Assistance

Sign-On or Relocation Assistance

State-of-the-Art Facility & Equipment

Supportive team-driven culture

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians or skilled Veterinary Assistants to join a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment in Knoxville, TN. This role focuses on ICU/ER patient care, advanced procedures, and collaborative team support.

You will monitor ICU patients overnight, assist with anesthesia, imaging, and lab work, and communicate treatment plans to owners, with pathways for growth toward certifications and advanced specialties.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of veterinary hospital experience (Emergency, ICU, or Specialty strongly preferred).
• Advanced technical skills in anesthesia, emergency procedures, and patient monitoring.
• Able to work independently on overnight shifts.
• Strong communication skills and a calm, confident presence under pressure.
• Physically able to lift, restrain, and stand for extended periods.
• Patient-first mindset and commitment to gold-standard care.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight monitoring and management of ICU and critical care patients.
• Perform advanced technical procedures including: IV catheter placement, blood collection and transfusions, radiographs, anesthesia induction and monitoring.
• Assist with emergency stabilization, triage, and urgent interventions.
• Support Internal Medicine diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and advanced lab testing.
• Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, oral, and injectable routes.
• Deliver detailed post-procedure and critical care monitoring.
• Provide overnight patient updates to pet owners.
• Communicate treatment plans, diagnostics, and next steps with clarity and compassion.
• Work closely with ER doctors, ICU teams, and Internal Medicine specialists.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs.

Skills

2–3+ years veterinary hospital

Advanced anesthesia & emergency

Overnight shift capability

Strong communication

Patient-first mindset

Physical stamina

Job description

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician or highly skilled Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your career in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment? Do you thrive in high-acuity medicine, advanced patient care, and collaborative hospital settings? If so, we want to hear from you.

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation: $21.00 - $28.00 / hour

AESC - Knoxville is seeking compassionate, motivated, and skilled veterinary professionals to join our growing team across multiple departments and shift options. Opportunities may be available in Emergency & Critical Care (ER/ICU), Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and other specialty services.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who want to work at the top of their skillset, expand their clinical knowledge, and contribute meaningfully to exceptional patient care in a collaborative specialty hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities – ICU & Emergency Medicine

Patient Care & Advanced Technical Skills

• Provide overnight monitoring and management of ICU and critical care patients
• Perform advanced technical procedures including:
  • IV catheter placement
  • Blood collection and transfusions
  • Radiographs
  • Anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Assist with emergency stabilization, triage, and urgent interventions
• Support Internal Medicine diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and advanced lab testing
• Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, oral, and injectable routes
• Deliver detailed post-procedure and critical care monitoring

Client Communication

• Provide overnight patient updates to pet owners
• Communicate treatment plans, diagnostics, and next steps with clarity and compassion

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with ER doctors, ICU teams, and Internal Medicine specialists
• Participate in case rounds and ensure continuity of care across departments

Medical Records & Facility Standards

• Maintain accurate, thorough medical records and treatment logs
• Ensure ICU, treatment, and workspaces are clean, stocked, and hospital-ready

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–3+ years of veterinary hospital experience (Emergency, ICU, or Specialty strongly preferred)
• Advanced technical skills in anesthesia, emergency procedures, and patient monitoring
• Comfortable working independently on overnight shifts
• Strong communication skills and a calm, confident presence in high-pressure situations
• Physically able to lift, restrain, and stand for extended periods
• A true patient-first mindset and commitment to gold-standard care

Preferred (Not Required)

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT)
• Prior experience in Emergency, ICU, or Specialty Medicine
• Familiarity with critical care protocols and specialty diagnostics

Growth & Learning Opportunities with Innovetive Petcare

• Competitive Pay:
  • $21.00–$25.00/hr based on experience
  • $26+/hr negotiable for actively Licensed Veterinary Technicians with relevant ER/Specialty experience
• Overnight Shift Differential: +$2/hr beginning at midnight
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + dedicated CE PTO
• Paid Continuing Education (conferences, workshops, online learning)
• Career Growth & Advancement:
  • Opportunities within ICU, ER, Specialty Medicine
  • Support for pursuing VTS or advanced certifications
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, retirement planning, and more
• Student Loan & Licensure Assistance:
  • For graduates of AVMA-accredited VT programs who completed the VTNE within the last 3 years
• Sign-On or Relocation Assistance for highly qualified Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• State-of-the-Art Facility & Equipment
• Supportive, team-driven culture that values clinical excellence and professional voice

About Innovetive Petcare

As part of the Innovetive Petcare network, you’ll join an organization committed to high-quality medicine, continuous learning, and long-term career development—without corporate red tape.