Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Golden State Humane Society; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious veterinary clinic in Knoxville is seeking a Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join their caring team. This full-time position demands excellent clinical skills, a love for animals, and a commitment to client education. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, supporting veterinarians and ensuring the highest standard of animal care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Continuing education allowance

Financial support for license renewals

Employee pet care discounts

Access to mental health & wellness resources

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a veterinary assistant or technician.
• Proficiency in restraint and anesthesia monitoring.
• Experience in a fast-paced setting with teamwork focus.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians during exams, surgeries, and medical procedures.
• Conduct patient intakes and administer medications.
• Educate clients on preventive care and treatment plans.

Skills

Restraint

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical support

Client education

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT, LVT, RVT preferred)

Job description

Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation: $17.00 - $22.00 / hour

Description

Calling All Veterinary Technicians & Assistants!


Join a Hospital That Respects Your Skills and Fuels Your Passion.

Are you a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant ready to level up your career in a fast-paced, progressive hospital that actually values what you bring to the table?

At Lange Animal Hospital, we're more than just a high-volume, high-quality practice—we're a team that thrives on collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning. If you're looking for a role where your technical know-how, clinical skills, and patient advocacy truly matter, we want to meet you.

Whether you're monitoring anesthesia, educating pet parents, or jumping in to help with a surprise exotic patient—we've got your back. And yes, we do see the occasional feathered or scaled friend!

What You'll Do:

• Support veterinarians during exams, surgeries, diagnostics, and medical procedures
• Confidently restrain and handle dogs, cats, and occasional exotics (experience is a plus!)
• Conduct patient intakes—vital signs, medical histories, TPR assessments, and more
• Administer medications (oral, IV, SQ, IM) and treatments as prescribed
• Educate clients on preventive care, surgical aftercare, and ongoing treatment plans
• Perform in-house diagnostics: fecals, urinalysis, cytology, bloodwork prep, etc.
• Assist with dental cleanings, radiology, surgical prep, and anesthesia monitoring
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with inventory and pharmacy tasks
• Ensure hospital cleanliness and safety protocols are followed at all times

What You Bring:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a veterinary assistant or technician role (CVT, LVT, or RVT preferred but not required)
• Proficiency in restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical support, and client education
• Experience working in a fast-paced or high-volume setting with a focus on teamwork
• Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and professional under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both clients and team members
• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to delivering top-tier care

What We Offer - Because You Deserve It:

At Lange Animal Hospital, we believe you should be supported both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a benefits package designed with you in mind:

• Competitive pay based on your experience and skill set
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) with employer match to support your future
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to recharge
• Continuing education (CE) allowance to grow your knowledge
• Financial support for license renewals & professional development
• Employee pet care discounts (because your pets are family too!)
• Access to mental health & wellness resources
• Room to grow within a respected, professionally managed, multi-location organization
• A team culture that genuinely supports and uplifts each other—every single day

About Lange Animal Hospital

Lange Animal Hospital, in Knoxville, TN, is a full-service small animal veterinary clinic, providing veterinary services to dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, pocket pets, and reptiles.

Our veterinary clinic serves both emergency cases and less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues. Our team is experienced in surgery, as well as preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, dermatology, acupuncture, and laser therapy.

Our collaborative team is highly efficient and devoted to career development. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.

Lange Animal Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Lange Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.