Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Continuing Education

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Sign-On or Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is looking for a Daytime ICU/Emergency Veterinary Technician. This role allows you to practice advanced medicine in a supportive team environment focused on critical care and complex case management. Candidates should have 2–3+ years in veterinary hospitals, preferably with emergency and ICU experience. Competitive pay starts at $21.00–$25.00/hr, with more for licensed technicians. Enjoy 4x10 or 3x12 shift scheduling aiding work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of veterinary hospital experience required.
• Emergency, ICU, or Specialty experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced technical proficiency in anesthesia, emergency procedures, and critical patient monitoring.
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Comfortable managing complex cases in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and continuous monitoring for ICU and emergency patients.
• Assist with emergency stabilization, triage, and urgent interventions.
• Perform advanced technical procedures, including IV catheter placement and blood collection.
• Communicate patient updates, treatment plans, and next steps to clients.

Skills

Advanced technical proficiency in anesthesia

Emergency procedures

Critical patient monitoring

Strong communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Patient-first mindset

Education

2–3+ years of veterinary hospital experience

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT) preferred

Job description

Position Details

• Department: Veterinary Technicians
• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 / hour

Description

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician or highly skilled Veterinary Assistant who thrives in high-acuity medicine, critical patients, and complex case management?

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking a Daytime ICU / Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative, specialty-focused hospital. This role is ideal for professionals who want to practice advanced medicine, refine ICU and emergency skills, and work alongside ER doctors and specialists—while maintaining a daytime schedule.

This is not a general practice role. We are looking for technicians who are confident, clinically driven, and ready to contribute to life‑saving care in a fast‑paced emergency and specialty environment.

Why This Role Stands Out

• True ICU‑ and ER‑level medicine in a Specialty & Emergency hospital
• High case complexity with ER, Internal Medicine, and Specialty collaboration
• Daytime schedules with 4x10s or 3x12s for better work‑life balance
• Strong emphasis on autonomy, critical thinking, and advanced technical skills
• Supportive, team‑driven culture that values technician expertise and voice

Schedule Expectations

• Daytime shifts only
• Full‑time schedules: 4 ten‑hour shifts or 3 twelve‑hour shifts
• Weekday availability required
• Rotating weekend and holiday support as part of a shared team model

Key Responsibilities – ICU & Emergency Medicine

Patient Care & Advanced Technical Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on care and continuous monitoring for ICU and emergency patients
• Assist with emergency stabilization, triage, and urgent interventions
• Perform advanced technical procedures, including:
  • IV catheter placement and blood collection
  • Blood transfusions and advanced patient monitoring
  • Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Diagnostic imaging (radiographs)
• Support Internal Medicine diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and advanced laboratory testing
• Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, oral, and injectable routes
• Deliver detailed treatment execution and patient monitoring throughout hospitalization

Client Communication & Case Continuity

• Communicate patient updates, treatment plans, and next steps with clarity and compassion
• Support client education during emotionally complex or high‑stress cases
• Ensure seamless continuity of care between departments and shifts

Team Collaboration & Hospital Standards

• Work closely with ER clinicians, ICU teams, and specialty services
• Participate in case rounds and interdisciplinary communication
• Maintain accurate, thorough medical records and treatment logs
• Ensure ICU, treatment, and clinical areas remain clean, stocked, and hospital‑ready

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of veterinary hospital experience required
• Emergency, ICU, or Specialty experience strongly preferred
• Advanced technical proficiency in anesthesia, emergency procedures, and critical patient monitoring
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Comfortable managing complex cases in a fast‑paced environment
• Physically able to lift, restrain, and stand for extended periods
• A patient‑first mindset and commitment to gold‑standard medicine

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.

Apply Today Take your emergency and ICU career to the next level in a hospital that values expertise, growth, and impact.

Weekends only. Critical care always. Excellence expected.