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Emergency Veterinary Technician

innovetivepetcare

Knoxville, Tennessee

  • $18–$32 per hour
  • Onsite
  • Full Time
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About the role

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, we're looking for skilled, confident Emergency Veterinary Technicians who are ready to put their advanced clinical abilities to work.

This isn't an entry-level technician position. We're 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, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Be Doing

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you'll 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 We’re 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.

🩺 Emergency medicine. Swing shift excellence. Real impact.