Veterinary Assistant/Technician - Daytime ICU
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville · Knoxville, TN · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$21–$25/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Aid in 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.
- Provide overnight patient updates to pet owners.
- Communicate treatment plans, diagnostics, and next steps with clarity and compassion.
- Work closely with ER doctors, ICU teams, and Internal Medicine specialists.
- Participate in case rounds and ensure continuity of care across departments.
- Maintain accurate, thorough medical records and treatment logs.
- Ensure ICU, treatment, and workspaces are clean, stocked, and hospital-ready.
What We’re Looking For
- 2–3+ 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.
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT) preferred.
- Prior experience in Emergency, ICU, or Specialty Medicine preferred.
- Familiarity with critical care protocols and specialty diagnostics.
Growth & Learning Opportunities
- 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, student loan & licensure assistance, sign-on or relocation assistance for highly qualified Licensed Veterinary Technicians.
- State-of-the-Art Facility & Equipment.
- S supportive, team-driven culture that values clinical excellence and professional voice.