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Veterinary AssistantTechnician Daytime ICU
Job Location:
Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 21 - 25
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician or highly skilled Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your career in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment Do you thrive in high-acuity medicine advanced patient care and collaborative hospital settings If so we want to hear from you.
AESC - Knoxville is seeking compassionate motivated and skilled veterinary professionals to join our growing team across multiple departments and shift options. Opportunities may be available in Emergency & Critical Care (ER/ICU) Surgery Internal Medicine Oncology and other specialty services.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who want to work at the top of their skillset expand their clinical knowledge and contribute meaningfully to exceptional patient care in a collaborative specialty hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities ICU & Emergency Medicine
Patient Care & Advanced Technical Skills
- Provide overnight monitoring and management of ICU and critical care patients
- Perform advanced technical procedures including:
- IV catheter placement
- Blood collection and transfusions
- Radiographs
- Anesthesia induction and monitoring
- Assist with emergency stabilization triage and urgent interventions
- Support Internal Medicine diagnostics such as ultrasound endoscopy and advanced lab testing
- Administer medications via IV IM SQ oral and injectable routes
- Deliver detailed post-procedure and critical care monitoring
Client Communication
- Provide overnight patient updates to pet owners
- Communicate treatment plans diagnostics and next steps with clarity and compassion
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with ER doctors ICU teams and Internal Medicine specialists
- Participate in case rounds and ensure continuity of care across departments
Medical Records & Facility Standards
- Maintain accurate thorough medical records and treatment logs
- Ensure ICU treatment and workspaces are clean stocked and hospital-ready
What Were Looking For:
- 23 years of veterinary hospital experience (Emergency ICU or Specialty strongly preferred)
- Advanced technical skills in anesthesia emergency procedures and patient monitoring
- Comfortable working independently on overnight shifts
- Strong communication skills and a calm confident presence in high-pressure situations
- Physically able to lift restrain and stand for extended periods
- A true patient-first mindset and commitment to gold-standard care
Preferred (Not Required)
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT RVT CVT)
- Prior experience in Emergency ICU or Specialty Medicine
- Familiarity with critical care protocols and specialty diagnostics
Growth & Learning Opportunities with Innovetive Petcare
- Competitive Pay:
- $21.00$25.00/hr based on experience
- $26/hr negotiable for actively Licensed Veterinary Technicians with relevant ER/Specialty experience
- Overnight Shift Differential: $2/hr beginning at midnight
- Paid Time Off (PTO) dedicated CE PTO
- Paid Continuing Education (conferences workshops online learning)
- Career Growth & Advancement:
- Opportunities within ICU ER Specialty Medicine
- Support for pursuing VTS or advanced certifications
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Medical dental vision retirement planning and more
- Student Loan & Licensure Assistance:
- For graduates of AVMA-accredited VT programs who completed the VTNE within the last 3 years
- Sign-On or Relocation Assistance for highly qualified Licensed Veterinary Technicians
- State-of-the-Art Facility & Equipment
- Supportive team-driven culture that values clinical excellence and professional voice
About Innovetive Petcare
As part of the Innovetive Petcare network youll join an organization committed to high-quality medicine continuous learning and long-term career developmentwithout corporate red tape.
Apply Today
Take your emergency and ICU career to the next level in a hospital that values expertise growth and impact.
Weekends only. Critical care always. Excellence expected.
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.
