Overnight Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU - Weekends Only

Innovetive Petcare•Knoxville, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or highly skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their Overnight ICU team. This role is for professionals who thrive in high-acuity medicine and complex case management, aiming to refine their critical care, ICU, and emergency medicine skillset in a collaborative, specialty-focused hospital. The position offers a weekend-only overnight schedule, allowing for work-life balance without sacrificing career growth. It emphasizes working at the top of one's license, managing critical patients, and contributing meaningfully to life-saving care within a Specialty & Emergency hospital with high case complexity and collaboration across ER, Internal Medicine, and other specialties. As part of the Innovetive Petcare network, the role offers an organization committed to high-quality medicine, continuous learning, and long-term career development without corporate red tape.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT)
Prior experience in Emergency, ICU, or Specialty Medicine
Familiarity with critical care protocols and specialty diagnostics

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
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

Benefits

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
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