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Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 10 - 10
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
22 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Location: Animal Emergency & Specialty Center Knoxville TN
Job Type: Full-Time In-Person
Schedule: MondayThursday Four 10-Hour Shifts
Location: Animal Emergency & Specialty Center Knoxville TN
Job Type: Full-Time In-Person
Schedule: MondayThursday Four 10-Hour Shifts
Take Your Anesthesia & Surgical Skills to the Next Level!
Are you an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with a passion for anesthesia surgery and advanced patient care Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside veterinary specialists expand your technical expertise and make a meaningful impact on patients requiring complex procedures
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) in Knoxville TN is seeking a skilled and motivated Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our specialty team!
In this role youll work closely with our surgical team and on-staff Board-Certified Anesthesiologist providing advanced anesthesia monitoring and surgical support for a variety of procedures including orthopedic soft tissue trauma and specialty surgeries.
Whether youre already a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia or an experienced LVT looking to further develop your expertise this is an opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative specialty-focused environment.
Schedule & Compensation
- Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts Monday through Thursday
- On-Call Compensation: $200 on-call fee for each qualifying shift worked in addition to applicable overtime compensation
- On-Call Rotation: Mandatory rotating on-call coverage including evenings weekends and holidays based on scheduling needs
Here is What Your day May Consist of:
- Anesthesia & Advanced Patient Monitoring
- Administer and monitor anesthesia under veterinary direction for orthopedic soft tissue trauma and specialty surgical procedures.
- Collaborate with our Board-Certified Anesthesiologist to develop and implement individualized anesthesia protocols.
- Monitor patients throughout the preoperative intraoperative and postoperative periods.
- Utilize advanced anesthesia equipment including mechanical ventilators anesthetic gas analysis invasive blood pressure monitoring and additional patient-support modalities.
- Recognize changes in patient status and respond appropriately to anesthesia-related complications and emergencies.
- Surgical Support & Patient Care
- Prepare patients surgical suites and equipment for procedures.
- Assist veterinarians during advanced surgical procedures while maintaining proper sterile technique.
- Provide perioperative nursing care and support patient recovery.
- Assist with emergency stabilization and urgent surgical procedures involving critically ill or injured patients.
- Maintain accurate anesthesia records surgical documentation and patient medical records.
- Collaboration & Professional Development
- Work closely with our surgery critical care internal medicine and emergency teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in anesthesia training clinical rounds and continuing education opportunities.
- Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on patient safety technical excellence and compassionate care.
Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:
Required Qualifications
- Current veterinary technician license or certification recognized for practice in Tennessee.
- Minimum of 23 years of experience with general anesthesia and emergency or specialty veterinary protocols.
- Strong understanding of anesthesia techniques surgical procedures patient monitoring and emergency care.
- Experience with anesthesia equipment monitoring devices and commonly used anesthetic agents.
- Familiarity with advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures.
- Ability to work independently within your scope of practice while collaborating effectively with veterinarians and fellow technicians.
- Availability to participate in the required rotating on-call schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential in Anesthesia & Analgesia.
- Advanced anesthesia experience in an emergency referral or specialty hospital.
- Experience assisting with complex surgical procedures and managing high-risk anesthetic patients.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to perform the physical responsibilities associated with surgical assistance anesthesia monitoring and emergency patient care.
Dont have your VTS yet We value advanced hands-on experience and a commitment to continued learning. Our on-staff anesthesiologist provides individualized training clinical rounds and classroom-based education to help technicians continue developing their anesthesia knowledge and skills.
Here is What We Will Offer You:
- Competitive Compensation based on experience skills and qualifications.
- Comprehensive Training & Career Development Gain access to ongoing learning opportunities and career growth programs INCLUDING Generous CE allowance Paid VTS specialization and Paid license fees and dues
- Cohesive Health Benefits Medical dental and vision coverage to support your well-being.
- Exclusive Pet Care Discounts Significant savings on pet exams treatments and boarding.
- Generous Paid Time Off Recharge with paid vacation and personal days.
- 401(k) with Company Match Invest in your future with our retirement savings plan.
Ready to Advance Your Career in Veterinary Anesthesia
If youre an experienced LVT who loves anesthesia thrives in a specialty setting and wants to work alongside a team dedicated to exceptional veterinary medicine wed love to hear from you!
Apply today to join the Anesthesia & Surgery team at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center in Knoxville!
Please note: Appropriate veterinary technician credentials relevant clinical experience and participation in the rotating on-call schedule are required for this position.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We handle the day-to-day business operations while you provide excellent medical care. Join a veterinary family that cares about your happiness and success.
