Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Are you an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with a passion for Internal Medicine, Emergency, and Critical Care ? Do you thrive in an environment where advanced diagnostics, complex case management, and collaboration with board-certified specialists are part of your everyday work?

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville—part of the Innovetive Petcare network —is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented LVT to join our Internal Medicine team . This role is ideal for technicians who want to work at the top of their license , expand their specialty skillset, and maintain exceptional work–life balance.

• Work directly with board-certified Internal Medicine specialists
• Manage complex, high-acuity medical cases
• No weekends
• Clear pathways for advanced specialty growth (VTS support)
• A hospital culture built around mentorship, learning, and clinical excellence

• Full-Time | Four-Day Work Week
• Tuesday–Friday
• No weekends! 

Key Responsibilities – Internal Medicine & Specialty Care

As a key member of our Internal Medicine department, you’ll work closely with our board-certified specialists and emergency team to provide advanced diagnostics and treatments for complex medical cases.

• Assist with and support advanced diagnostic procedures, including:
  • Ultrasound-guided sampling
  • Endoscopy, cystoscopy, bronchoscopy
  • Bone marrow aspirates
• Collect, process, and manage laboratory samples (blood, urine, CSF, etc.)
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized diagnostic and medical equipment

• Provide advanced monitoring for hospitalized and critical care patients
• Support anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and therapeutic treatments with precision

• Partner with veterinarians to support client education and case updates
• Ensure continuity of care and detailed medical record documentation
• Provide compassionate, empathetic support to patients and their families

• Collaborate closely with Internal Medicine, ER, and ICU teams
• Participate in case discussions and specialty rounds
• Contribute to a culture of shared learning and clinical excellence

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Tennessee or eligible for licensure
• 2–3+ years of experience in Internal Medicine, Emergency, or Specialty practice
• Strong technical proficiency in:
  • Anesthesia and patient monitoring
  • Diagnostic procedures and sample handling
  • Critical patient care
• Excellent communication skills and a team-focused mindset

• VTS (Internal Medicine or Emergency & Critical Care) or actively pursuing
• Experience in specialty diagnostics and advanced case management
• Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and leadership

• Advanced understanding of anesthesia protocols, monitoring equipment, and emergency response
• Experience with a wide range of anesthesia agents and monitoring devices
• Familiarity with advanced surgical and procedural support (soft tissue, orthopedic exposure preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to function calmly in high-acuity situations

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of specialty procedures and emergency situations

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

• $25.00+/hour , commensurate with experience

• Dedicated CE PTO and allowance
• Support for pursuing a VTS in Internal Medicine or ECC
• Long-term growth opportunities within the Innovetive Petcare network

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee pet care discounts

• Collaborative, specialist-driven hospital
• Leadership that listens, supports, and invests in its teams
• A workplace that values innovation, mentorship, and high medical standards

Advance your career in Internal Medicine while maintaining balance, growth, and purpose.

Specialty medicine. Expert collaboration. No weekends.