Part-Time Weekend Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant/Technician
About The Position
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville, part of the Innovetive Petcare network, is seeking exceptional Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join their ER team. This role is ideal for experienced professionals who want to work in a true emergency setting, sharpen advanced technical skills, and collaborate with specialty and ICU teams. The position offers high-acuity, fast-paced emergency medicine with strong collaboration with ICU, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Oncology. There are flexible full-time scheduling options and clear pathways for advanced skill development and credentialing. The culture values clinical excellence, autonomy, and teamwork.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in Emergency, ICU, or high-volume General Practice
- Strong technical and nursing skills in fast-paced environments
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to patient advocacy and gold-standard care
- Proficiency in emergency triage, stabilization, and monitoring
- Strong anesthesia and procedural support skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in dynamic ER settings
- Solid understanding of emergency pharmacology and protocols
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Emotional resilience and adaptability in urgent care situations
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT)
- Emergency or Specialty hospital experience
- Interest in pursuing advanced training, licensure, or VTS (ECC)
Responsibilities
- Assist with emergency triage, stabilization, and urgent interventions
- Perform rapid patient assessments and initiate treatment protocols
- Support emergency procedures including CPR, oxygen therapy, and shock management
- Perform technical procedures including: IV catheter placement, blood draws and point-of-care diagnostics, radiographs, anesthesia induction and monitoring, and administering medications via IV, IM, SQ, and oral routes
- Assist with wound care, splinting, and emergency surgical prep
- Monitor ER patients throughout treatment and recovery
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care in high-stress situations
- Support veterinarians with client updates and discharge education
- Maintain detailed, accurate medical records
- Ensure continuity of care during patient transfers to ICU or specialty services
- Work closely with ER doctors, ICU, and specialty teams
- Participate in case discussions and handoffs
- Contribute to a positive, solution-oriented ER culture
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $17.50–$24.00/hr based on experience
- $25+/hr negotiable for actively Licensed Veterinary Technicians with relevant ER/Specialty experience
- Shift differentials may apply for late-night hours
- CE allowance and conference opportunities
- Dedicated CE PTO
- Support for licensure and advanced skill development
- Career growth within the Innovetive Petcare network
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee pet care discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
