Veterinary Technician - ICU / Emergency (daytime)

Veterinary Technician - ICU / Emergency (daytime)

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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