Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician - Lvt

Veterinary ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 9

Full-timeKnoxville, TN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Hold a current veterinary technician license or certification recognized for practice in Tennessee.
Have a minimum of 2–3 years of experience with general anesthesia and emergency or specialty veterinary protocols.
Have a strong understanding of anesthesia techniques, surgical procedures, patient monitoring, and emergency care.
Have experience with anesthesia equipment, monitoring devices, and commonly used anesthetic agents.
Be familiar with advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures.
Be able to work independently within the scope of practice while collaborating with veterinarians and fellow technicians.
Be available to participate in the required rotating on-call schedule.
Be able to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 40 pounds, and perform the physical responsibilities associated with surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, and emergency patient care.

Responsibilities

Administer and monitor anesthesia under veterinary direction for orthopedic, soft tissue, trauma, and specialty surgical procedures.
Collaborate with the Board-Certified Anesthesiologist to develop and implement individualized anesthesia protocols.
Monitor patients throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods.
Use advanced anesthesia equipment, including mechanical ventilators, anesthetic gas analysis, invasive blood pressure monitoring, and additional patient-support modalities.
Recognize changes in patient status and respond appropriately to anesthesia-related complications and emergencies.
Prepare patients, surgical suites, and equipment for procedures.
Assist veterinarians during advanced surgical procedures while maintaining proper sterile technique.
Provide perioperative nursing care and support patient recovery.
Assist with emergency stabilization and urgent surgical procedures involving critically ill or injured patients.
Maintain accurate anesthesia records, surgical documentation, and patient medical records.
Work with surgery, critical care, internal medicine, and emergency teams to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in anesthesia training, clinical rounds, and continuing education opportunities.
Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on patient safety, technical excellence, and compassionate care.

Desired Qualifications

Hold a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential in Anesthesia & Analgesia.
Have advanced anesthesia experience in an emergency, referral, or specialty hospital.
Have experience assisting with complex surgical procedures and managing high-risk anesthetic patients.

Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Location: Animal Emergency & Specialty Center | Knoxville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | Four 10-Hour Shifts

Take Your Anesthesia & Surgical Skills to the Next Level!

Are you an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with a passion for anesthesia, surgery, and advanced patient care? Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside veterinary specialists, expand your technical expertise, and make a meaningful impact on patients requiring complex procedures?

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) in Knoxville, TN is seeking a skilled and motivated Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our specialty team!

In this role, you'll work closely with our surgical team and on-staff Board-Certified Anesthesiologist, providing advanced anesthesia monitoring and surgical support for a variety of procedures, including orthopedic, soft tissue, trauma, and specialty surgeries.

Whether you're already a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia or an experienced LVT looking to further develop your expertise, this is an opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative, specialty-focused environment.

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday
On-Call Compensation: $200 on-call fee for each qualifying shift worked, in addition to applicable overtime compensation
On-Call Rotation: Mandatory rotating on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on scheduling needs

Anesthesia & Advanced Patient Monitoring
- Administer and monitor anesthesia under veterinary direction for orthopedic, soft tissue, trauma, and specialty surgical procedures.
- Collaborate with our Board-Certified Anesthesiologist to develop and implement individualized anesthesia protocols.
- Monitor patients throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods.
- Utilize advanced anesthesia equipment, including mechanical ventilators, anesthetic gas analysis, invasive blood pressure monitoring, and additional patient-support modalities.
- Recognize changes in patient status and respond appropriately to anesthesia-related complications and emergencies.
Surgical Support & Patient Care
- Prepare patients, surgical suites, and equipment for procedures.
- Assist veterinarians during advanced surgical procedures while maintaining proper sterile technique.
- Provide perioperative nursing care and support patient recovery.
- Assist with emergency stabilization and urgent surgical procedures involving critically ill or injured patients.
- Maintain accurate anesthesia records, surgical documentation, and patient medical records.

Collaboration & Professional Development
- Work closely with our surgery, critical care, internal medicine, and emergency teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in anesthesia training, clinical rounds, and continuing education opportunities.
- Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on patient safety, technical excellence, and compassionate care.

Required Qualifications

Current veterinary technician license or certification recognized for practice in Tennessee.
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience with general anesthesia and emergency or specialty veterinary protocols.
Strong understanding of anesthesia techniques, surgical procedures, patient monitoring, and emergency care.
Experience with anesthesia equipment, monitoring devices, and commonly used anesthetic agents.
Familiarity with advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures.
Ability to work independently within your scope of practice while collaborating effectively with veterinarians and fellow technicians.
Availability to participate in the required rotating on-call schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential in Anesthesia & Analgesia.
Advanced anesthesia experience in an emergency, referral, or specialty hospital.
Experience assisting with complex surgical procedures and managing high-risk anesthetic patients.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to perform the physical responsibilities associated with surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, and emergency patient care.

Don't have your VTS yet? We value advanced hands-on experience and a commitment to continued learning. Our on-staff anesthesiologist provides individualized training, clinical rounds, and classroom-based education to help technicians continue developing their anesthesia knowledge and skills.

About the Company

Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Innovetive Petcare partners with veterinary practices to support their growth and professional development. It handles day-to-day business operations so veterinary teams can focus on delivering high-quality medical care to pets and owners. The company works by forming partnerships with practices, providing operational support, education, and staff development, and earning revenue from these partnerships and services offered. What sets Innovetive Petcare apart is its emphasis on local, community-focused relationships and ongoing professional development and workplace culture, rather than just services. The company’s goal is to help veterinary practices grow sustainably while improving patient care and creating fulfilling workplaces.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2014

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