Veterinary Technician - ICU / Emergency (daytime)

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician or highly skilled Veterinary Assistant who thrives in high-acuity medicine, critical patients, and complex case management?

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking a Daytime ICU / Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative, specialty-focused hospital. This role is ideal for professionals who want to practice advanced medicine, refine ICU and emergency skills, and work alongside ER doctors and specialists—while maintaining a daytime schedule.

This is not a general practice role. We are looking for technicians who are confident, clinically driven, and ready to contribute to life-saving care in a fast-paced emergency and specialty environment.

Why This Role Stands Out

• True ICU- and ER-level medicine in a Specialty & Emergency hospital
• High case complexity with ER, Internal Medicine, and Specialty collaboration
• Daytime schedules with 4x10s or 3x12s for better work-life balance
• Strong emphasis on autonomy, critical thinking, and advanced technical skills
• Supportive, team-driven culture that values technician expertise and voice

Schedule Expectations

• Daytime shifts only
• Full-time schedules: 4 ten-hour shifts or 3 twelve-hour shifts
• Weekday availability required
• Rotating weekend and holiday support as part of a shared team model

🩺 Key Responsibilities – ICU & Emergency Medicine

Patient Care & Advanced Technical Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and continuous monitoring for ICU and emergency patients
• Assist with emergency stabilization, triage, and urgent interventions
• Perform advanced technical procedures, including:
  • IV catheter placement and blood collection
  • Blood transfusions and advanced patient monitoring
  • Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Diagnostic imaging (radiographs)
• Support Internal Medicine diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and advanced laboratory testing
• Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, oral, and injectable routes
• Deliver detailed treatment execution and patient monitoring throughout hospitalization

Client Communication & Case Continuity

• Communicate patient updates, treatment plans, and next steps with clarity and compassion
• Support client education during emotionally complex or high-stress cases
• Ensure seamless continuity of care between departments and shifts

Team Collaboration & Hospital Standards

• Work closely with ER clinicians, ICU teams, and specialty services
• Participate in case rounds and interdisciplinary communication
• Maintain accurate, thorough medical records and treatment logs
• Ensure ICU, treatment, and clinical areas remain clean, stocked, and hospital-ready

✅ What We’re Looking For:

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of veterinary hospital experience required
• Emergency, ICU, or Specialty experience strongly preferred
• Advanced technical proficiency in anesthesia, emergency procedures, and critical patient monitoring
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Comfortable managing complex cases in a fast-paced environment
• Physically able to lift, restrain, and stand for extended periods
• A patient-first mindset and commitment to gold-standard medicine

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 , you’ll join an organization committed to high-quality medicine, continuous learning, and long-term career development —without 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.