Emergency Veterinary Technician

Emergency Veterinary Technician

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center Knoxville TN

Full-Time Flexible Mid/Swing Shifts $18$32/hour

Emergency Medicine Is Where Your Skills Make the Difference.

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician who thrives in fast-paced high-acuity emergency medicine Are you confident placing IV catheters monitoring anesthesia stabilizing critical patients and thinking on your feet when every second counts

At Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) of Knoxville were looking for skilled confident Emergency Veterinary Technicians who are ready to put their advanced clinical abilities to work.

This isnt an entry-level technician position. Were looking for individuals with a strong technical foundation sound clinical judgment and the ability to jump into emergency situations with confidence.

If you love the challenge of emergency medicine enjoy working alongside a collaborative team and want to continue developing your skills in a specialty hospital wed love to meet you!

What Youll Be Doing

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician youll play a hands-on role in treating emergency and critical care patients working closely with our emergency doctors specialty teams and fellow technicians.

Schedule & Shift Options

• Full-Time ER Position
  • Mid/Swing Shifts:
    • 3- 4 shifts per week
    • Multiple shifts available:
      • 3pm - 3am
      • 4pm - 4am
      • 5pm - 5am
      • 2 weekdays & 1 weekend day REQUIRED
  • Overnight Shifts:
    • 3 shifts per week

Our goal is to find experienced technicians who are the right fit for our ER team with scheduling flexibility to make that possible.

Key Responsibilities Emergency Medicine

Emergency & Triage Care

• Assist with emergency triage stabilization and urgent interventions
• Perform rapid patient assessments and initiate treatment protocols
• Support emergency procedures including CPR oxygen therapy and shock management

Advanced Technical Skills

• Perform technical procedures including:
  • IV catheter placement
  • Central venous catheter placement and management
  • Blood draws and point-of-care diagnostics
  • Radiographs
  • Anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Administer medications via IV IM SQ and oral routes
• Assist with wound care splinting and emergency surgical prep

Patient Monitoring & Nursing Care

• Monitor ER patients throughout treatment and recovery
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
• Provide compassionate high-quality nursing care in high-stress situations

Client Communication & Documentation

• Support veterinarians with client updates and discharge education
• Maintain detailed accurate medical records
• Ensure continuity of care during patient transfers to ICU or specialty services

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with ER doctors ICU and specialty teams
• Participate in case discussions and handoffs
• Contribute to a positive solution-oriented ER culture

What Were Looking For:

• Required

  • 2 years of experience in Emergency ICU or high-volume General Practice
  • Strong technical and nursing skills in fast-paced environments
  • Ability to remain calm focused and effective under pressure
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to patient advocacy and gold-standard care

• Preferred (Not Required)

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT RVT CVT)
  • Emergency or Specialty hospital experience
  • Interest in pursuing advanced training licensure or VTS (ECC)

• Skills & Knowledge

  • Proficiency in emergency triage stabilization and monitoring
  • Strong anesthesia and procedural support skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in dynamic ER settings
  • Solid understanding of emergency pharmacology and protocols

• Physical & Emotional Requirements

  • Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Emotional resilience and adaptability in urgent care situations

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive Pay:
  • $18.00$32.00hr based on experience
  • $25/hr negotiable for actively Licensed Veterinary Technicians with relevant ER/Specialty experience
  • Shift differentials may apply for late-night hours

• Continuing Education & Growth

  • CE allowance and conference opportunities
  • Dedicated CE PTO
  • Support for licensure and advanced skill development
  • Career growth within the Innovetive Petcare network

• Full Benefits Package

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

• Culture & Environment

  • High-performing ER team with strong leadership support
  • Collaborative respectful workplace that values technician expertise
  • Commitment to learning mentorship and professional development

Apply Today - Join an ER team where your skills judgment and voice truly matter.

Required Experience:

IC