Overnight Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU - Weekday

Innovetive Petcare•Knoxville, TN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking an exceptional Veterinary Technician or highly skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their Overnight ICU team. This full-time role is designed for experienced professionals who thrive in high-acuity medicine and complex case management, offering the opportunity to refine critical care, ICU, and emergency medicine skills within a collaborative, specialty-focused hospital. The position emphasizes working at the top of one's license, managing critical patients, and contributing significantly to life-saving care, all while maintaining a weekdays-free schedule. The role stands out for its true ICU-level medicine, high case complexity with collaboration across ER, Internal Medicine, and other specialties, and a strong focus on clinical excellence, autonomy, and advancement. As part of the Innovetive Petcare network, the center is committed to high-quality medicine, continuous learning, and long-term career development.

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
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