Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee. Full-time, in-person position at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center.

About the role

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, you'll 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 you're 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

• Four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday
• Mandatory rotating on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on scheduling needs

Pay

• On-call compensation: $200 on-call fee for each qualifying shift worked, in addition to applicable overtime compensation
• Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, and qualifications

Responsibilities

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 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

Requirements

• Current veterinary technician license or certification recognized for practice in Tennessee
• Minimum of 2–3 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

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive training & career development: generous CE allowance, paid VTS specialization, and paid license fees and dues
• Cohesive health benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Exclusive pet care discounts: significant savings on pet exams, treatments, and boarding
• Generous paid time off: paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) with company match