Description

Veterinary Surgical Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation: $20.00 - $28.00 / hour

Description

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician with surgical and anesthesia expertise looking to grow in a specialty hospital setting? Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) Knoxville is seeking a skilled Veterinary Surgical Technician to support our Surgery Department.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside board-certified surgeons and emergency clinicians, refine advanced skills, and manage complex surgical cases in a fast-paced, high-level veterinary environment.

• Monday - Thursday (Day Shift)
• Rotating on-call weekends (once fully trained)

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) Knoxville is a leading provider of emergency and specialty veterinary care in East Tennessee. Our hospital offers advanced diagnostics, surgical services, and critical care, supported by a collaborative, highly trained team.

Key Responsibilities:

Anesthesia & Surgical Support

• Administer and monitor anesthesia for soft tissue, orthopedic, and emergency surgeries
• Perform anesthetic calculations and develop patient-specific protocols
• Monitor ECG, blood pressure, SpO₂, ETCO₂, and anesthetic gases
• Operate ventilators and advanced monitoring equipment
• Surgical Assistance
• Prepare patients (IV catheter placement, sterile prep, positioning)
• Maintain sterile technique and assist during surgery
• Support advanced and specialty procedures

Perioperative & Critical Care

• Monitor recovery and respond to anesthetic complications
• Assist in stabilization of emergency surgical patients

Documentation & Teamwork

• Maintain accurate anesthesia and surgical records
• Collaborate with surgeons, ER doctors, and technicians
• Participate in ongoing training and skill development

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

• Completion of a two-year or four-year American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited program from a community college, college, or university
• License certification varies by state
• Externship experience

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid VTS specialization

Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!!!

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.