Description

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 / hour

Description

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician who thrives in high-acuity medicine and complex case management? Are you looking to refine your critical care, ICU, and emergency medicine skillset in a collaborative, specialty-focused hospital-while maintaining a weekdays-free schedule?

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking an exceptional Veterinary Technician or highly skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our Overnight ICU team. This role is ideal for professionals who want to work at the top of their license, manage critical patients, and contribute meaningfully to life-saving care.

• True ICU-level medicine in a Specialty & Emergency hospital
• High case complexity with ER, Internal Medicine, and Specialty collaboration
• Weekend-only overnight schedule = work-life balance without sacrificing career growth
• Strong focus on clinical excellence, autonomy, and advancement

• Full-Time Availability required

Overnight shifts required

• 7pm - 7am
• Overnight differential applies beginning at 12:00 AM ($+2/hour)

Key Responsibilities - ICU & Emergency Medicine

• 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
• Participate in case rounds and ensure continuity of care across departments

• 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

• 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

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.

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.

About Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is an AAHA Accredited, premier referral and emergency veterinary hospital. We have an emergency and critical care unit that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have a variety of board-certified surgeons and specialists at AESC who treat a wide range of veterinary orthopedic, oncology, thoracic, abdominal, and soft-tissue conditions. Our team includes over 20 compassionate and highly trained Licensed Veterinary Technicians, numerous veterinary assistants, other support staff, and supportive administration.

We have the latest specialized surgery and diagnostic instrumentation and equipment including 16-slice CT scanner, Vivid iQ echocardiogram platform, digital radiology, ultrasound systems, fluoroscopy unity, endoscopy, high-def Storz tower with new laparoscopic equipment, Arthrex equipment, LigaSure, Autocon III, Storz Ho-YAG laser, Synthes locking plates, and ESF equipment. In 2026, we will be completing our 20,000-square-foot specialty expansion and we will be adding Neurology, Cardiology, and other specialists to our team, as well as a new MRI scanner, CT scanner, linear accelerator, IR suite with ceiling-mounted fluoroscopy, and surgical suites measuring at least 18' x 18'.

Our hospital is a neighborhood and community partner that provides advanced diagnostics, evaluations, and care in an environment rooted in comfort and compassion. Hear more about working with us from our team at the Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Knoxville!

Animal Emergency and Specialty 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

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville 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.