Veterinary Surgical Technician

Innovetive Petcare • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician with surgical and anesthesia expertise looking to grow in a specialty hospital setting ? Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) Knoxville is seeking a skilled Veterinary Surgical Technician to support our Surgery Department. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside board-certified surgeons and emergency clinicians , refine advanced skills, and manage complex surgical cases in a fast-paced, high-level veterinary environment . Schedule Monday – Thursday (Day Shift) Rotating on-call weekends (once fully trained) About AESC Knoxville Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) Knoxville is a leading provider of emergency and specialty veterinary care in East Tennessee. Our hospital offers advanced diagnostics, surgical services, and critical care , supported by a collaborative, highly trained team.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year or four-year American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited program from a community college, college, or university
• License certification varies by state
• Externship experience

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor anesthesia for soft tissue, orthopedic, and emergency surgeries
• Perform anesthetic calculations and develop patient-specific protocols
• Monitor ECG, blood pressure, SpO₂, ETCO₂, and anesthetic gases
• Operate ventilators and advanced monitoring equipment
• Prepare patients (IV catheter placement, sterile prep, positioning)
• Maintain sterile technique and assist during surgery
• Support advanced and specialty procedures
• Monitor recovery and respond to anesthetic complications
• Assist in stabilization of emergency surgical patients
• Maintain accurate anesthesia and surgical records
• Collaborate with surgeons, ER doctors, and technicians
• Participate in ongoing training and skill development

Benefits

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid VTS specialization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees