Veterinary Technician Emergency

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid vacation and sick time

CE allowance for credentialed techs

Tuition support

Job summary

VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referral (RIVER) in Chattanooga, TN, is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician for our 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care department. You will provide compassionate patient care, assist with diagnostics, imaging and treatments, and support a full team of specialists and technicians.

The role involves anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, lab work, medication administration and thorough medical recordkeeping in a high‑acuity setting.

Qualifications

• Provides care, diagnostics and treatments for patients in a 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care service.
• Requires compassionate patient care and strong client communication.

Responsibilities

• Support 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care with patient care and diagnostics.
• Assist in anesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation.
• Perform lab work, imaging, pharmacy tasks and medical recordkeeping.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Lab sample collection

Pharmacy and medication administration

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation

Anesthesia monitoring

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for our Emergency Department!

Location: VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referral s (RIVER)

2132 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00/hour, based on experience and skill set.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4pm

VCA RIVER is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join the team at our AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty animal hospital in Chattanooga, TN.

We are home to a wonderful team of specialists, technicians, and support staff, with services including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Physical Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Imaging, and 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/regional-institute

About the Role

You will support our 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care service by providing care, diagnostics and treatments for our patients. Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Medical recordkeeping

Why VCA

VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world‑class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.

We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Benefits we offer include:

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) with matching
• CE allowance for full-time credentialed technicians
• Tuition support and sponsorships for veterinary technology AAS, BAS completion and more
• Vet tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness and self-care resources
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.