Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Innovetive PetCare • Knoxville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide anesthesia monitoring and surgical support in a specialty veterinary setting. The technician works closely with the surgical team and an on-staff Board-Certified Anesthesiologist on orthopedic, soft tissue, trauma, and other specialty procedures. The role is suitable for an experienced LVT or a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia seeking to develop advanced skills.

The position is full-time and in person, with four 10-hour shifts Monday through Thursday. A mandatory rotating on-call schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays based on scheduling needs. Qualifying shifts receive a $200 on-call fee in addition to applicable overtime compensation.

The role includes administering and monitoring anesthesia under veterinary direction, supporting advanced surgery and patient recovery, assisting with emergency stabilization, maintaining clinical documentation, and collaborating across specialty teams. Training, clinical rounds, and continuing education are available, including support for technicians pursuing VTS specialization.

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 scope of practice and collaborate effectively with veterinarians and fellow technicians.
• Availability to participate in the required rotating on-call schedule.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor anesthesia under veterinary direction for orthopedic, soft tissue, trauma, and specialty surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with the Board-Certified Anesthesiologist to develop and implement individualized anesthesia protocols.
• Monitor patients during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods.
• Use advanced anesthesia equipment and patient-support modalities, including mechanical ventilators, anesthetic gas analysis, and invasive blood pressure monitoring.
• Recognize changes in patient status and respond to anesthesia-related complications and emergencies.
• Prepare patients, surgical suites, and equipment for procedures.
• Assist veterinarians during advanced surgical procedures while maintaining sterile technique.
• Provide perioperative nursing care and support patient recovery.
• Assist with emergency stabilization and urgent surgical procedures for critically ill or injured patients.
• Maintain accurate anesthesia records, surgical documentation, and patient medical records.
• Collaborate with surgery, critical care, internal medicine, and emergency teams to support 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.
• Participate in the required rotating on-call schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Generous continuing education allowance.
• Paid VTS specialization.
• Paid license fees and dues.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pet care discounts on exams, treatments, and boarding.
• Paid vacation and personal days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• $200 on-call fee for each qualifying shift worked, in addition to applicable overtime compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed