Veterinary Technician - ICU / Emergency (daytime)
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21–$25 Per Hour
LOCATION
Knoxville, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago
Description
Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician or highly skilled Veterinary Assistant who thrives in high-acuity medicine, critical patients, and complex case management?
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking a Daytime ICU / Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our 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. We are looking for technicians who are confident, clinically driven, and ready to contribute to life-saving care in a fast-paced emergency and specialty environment.
- True ICU- and ER-level medicine in a Specialty & Emergency hospital
- High case complexity with ER, Internal Medicine, and Specialty collaboration
- Daytime schedules with 4x10s or 3x12s for better work-life balance
- Strong emphasis on autonomy, critical thinking, and advanced technical skills
- Supportive, team-driven culture that values technician expertise and voice
- Daytime shifts only
- Full-time schedules: 4 ten-hour shifts or 3 twelve-hour shifts
- Weekday availability required
- Rotating weekend and holiday support as part of a shared team model
Key Responsibilities – ICU & Emergency Medicine
- 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
What We’re Looking For:
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 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
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT)
- Prior experience in Emergency, ICU, or Specialty Medicine
- Familiarity with critical care protocols and specialty diagnostics
Growth & Learning Opportunities with Innovetive Petcare
- 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
As part of the Innovetive Petcare network, you’ll join an organization committed to high-quality medicine, continuous learning, and long-term career development—without corporate red tape.
Take your emergency and ICU career to the next level in a hospital that values expertise, growth, and impact.
Weekends only. Critical care always. Excellence expected.
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