Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Description

Are you a passionate and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with a specialty (VTS) in Surgery  and Anesthesia? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-level care environment? If so, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville invites you to join our exceptional team. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced LVT who is eager to advance their career and specialize further in Anesthesia and Surgical support.

This role is perfect for a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia or someone with significant experience in general anesthesia and emergency/specialty protocols. You will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our patients and supporting our surgical team with advanced anesthesia techniques. 

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy competitive pay, starting at $25.00+ an hour, based on relevant work experience. In addition to your hourly wage, you will receive a $200 on-call fee for each shift worked and compensation for overtime hours. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We offer Paid Time Off to support a healthy work-life balance, plus additional CE PTO specifically for continuing education and professional development.
• Continuing Education Opportunities: Take advantage of paid CE opportunities to continue growing in your career. We believe in supporting your ongoing education and providing access to workshops, conferences, and online learning to keep you at the top of your game.
• Growth & Advancement: As part of Innovetive Petcare, we encourage you to grow within our organization. We offer opportunities for career advancement in a variety of specialties, including the potential to pursue a VTS or other advanced certifications. 
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement planning, and more. 
• Positive Work Culture: Work in a supportive, compassionate environment that fosters a culture of teamwork, professional development, and a high standard of care. We value and encourage feedback and input from all team members. 
• State-of-the-Art Equipment & Facilities: Work with the latest in medical equipment and technology, giving you the tools to provide the best care possible for our patients. 

Why Choose Animal Emergency & Specialty Center?

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center is a trusted provider of emergency and specialty veterinary care, known for its dedicated team and commitment to compassionate, quality medicine. We operate in a collaborative, innovative environment where each team member plays a vital role in ensuring the best possible care for every patient.

Please Note: Only applicants with the required licensure and relevant experience will be considered for this opportunity. On-call shifts are a mandatory part of this position, with a scheduled rotation depending on availability. We look forward to meeting you and having you join our exceptional team!

Key Responsibilities

•  Anesthesia Management: Administer and monitor anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures, including high-level soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, trauma, and specialty procedures. Ensure that each patient receives individualized care based on their health status and procedure type. Work with our on-staff Board Certified Anesthesiologist to provide anesthesia.
• Surgical Assistance: Provide assistance during surgeries, including preparation, sterile technique, and monitoring of the patient throughout the entire surgical process. Be proficient in assisting with a variety of surgical specialties such as orthopedic, soft tissue, and neurological surgeries.
• Patient Monitoring: Utilize advanced monitoring equipment to ensure patients are stable throughout the perioperative period. Constantly assess heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs. Make adjustments to anesthesia as needed based on patient status. We have ventilators, anesthetic gas analysis, invasive blood pressure monitoring and other monitoring and support modalities available for use.
• Emergency and Specialty Protocols: Be proficient in emergency medicine, including stabilization of crit