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:
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.