Overnight Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Overnight Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 / hour

Description Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician who thrives in high-acuity medicine and complex case management? Are you looking to refine your emergency medicine skillset in a collaborative, specialty-focused hospital?
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking an exceptional Veterinary Technician or highly skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our Overnight ER team . This role is ideal for professionals who want to work at the top of their license , manage critical patients, and contribute meaningfully to life-saving care.

• True ICU-level medicine in a Specialty & Emergency hospital
• High case complexity with ER, Internal Medicine, and Specialty collaboration
• Weekend-only overnight schedule = work-life balance without sacrificing career growth
• Strong focus on clinical excellence, autonomy, and advancement

• Sunday - Thursday shifts needed 7pm-7am

Overnight shifts required

• Overnight differential applies beginning at 12:00 AM ($+2/hour)

Emergency Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Triage and provide rapid assessment of emergency and critical care patients
• Assist with emergency stabilization, life-saving treatments, and urgent procedures
• Perform key technical skills: IV catheter placement, blood draws, transfusions, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring
• Administer medications (IV, IM, SQ, and oral) and monitor patient response
• Continuously reassess and monitor hospitalized and unstable patients

Client Communication

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners in emergency situations
• Provide timely updates on patient status, treatment plans, and next steps

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with ER veterinarians and support staff in a fast-paced environment
• Coordinate patient transfers and assist with seamless shift handoffs

What Were Looking For:

• 23+ 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

• Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred but not required
• 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 , youll 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.