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Emergency Veterinary Technician

Innovetive Petcare173 open roles

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$18 – $32 an hour
Where
Knoxville, Tennessee
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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 PositionMid/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:

  • Required2+ 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 & KnowledgeProficiency 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 RequirementsAbility 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 & GrowthCE allowance and conference opportunities Dedicated CE PTO Support for licensure and advanced skill development Career growth within the Innovetive Petcare network
  • 🩺 Full Benefits PackageMedical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Life and disability insurance Employee pet care discounts
  • Culture & EnvironmentHigh-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.

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