Veterinary Technician - ICU / Emergency (daytime)

Innovetive Petcare • Knoxville, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking a Daytime ICU / Emergency Veterinary Technician to join their collaborative, specialty-focused hospital. This role is ideal for professionals who want to practice advanced medicine, refine ICU and emergency skills, and work alongside ER doctors and specialists while maintaining a daytime schedule. This is not a general practice role. The hospital is looking for technicians who are confident, clinically driven, and ready to contribute to life-saving care in a fast-paced emergency and specialty environment. The role emphasizes true ICU- and ER-level medicine in a Specialty & Emergency hospital with high case complexity and collaboration between ER, Internal Medicine, and Specialty departments. It offers daytime schedules with 4x10s or 3x12s for better work-life balance and a strong emphasis on autonomy, critical thinking, and advanced technical skills within a supportive, team-driven culture that values technician expertise and voice.

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of veterinary hospital experience required
• Emergency, ICU, or Specialty experience strongly preferred
• Advanced technical proficiency in anesthesia, emergency procedures, and critical patient monitoring
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Comfortable managing complex cases in a fast-paced environment
• Physically able to lift, restrain, and stand for extended periods
• A patient-first mindset and commitment to gold-standard medicine

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 hands-on care and continuous monitoring for ICU and emergency patients
• Assist with emergency stabilization, triage, and urgent interventions
• Perform advanced technical procedures, including: IV catheter placement and blood collection, Blood transfusions and advanced patient monitoring, Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery, Diagnostic imaging (radiographs)
• Support Internal Medicine diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and advanced laboratory testing
• Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, oral, and injectable routes
• Deliver detailed treatment execution and patient monitoring throughout hospitalization
• Communicate patient updates, treatment plans, and next steps with clarity and compassion
• Support client education during emotionally complex or high-stress cases
• Ensure seamless continuity of care between departments and shifts
• Work closely with ER clinicians, ICU teams, and specialty services
• Participate in case rounds and interdisciplinary communication
• Maintain accurate, thorough medical records and treatment logs
• Ensure ICU, treatment, and clinical areas remain 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

What This Job Offers

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