Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Veterinary Assistant/Technician - Overnight ICU

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKnoxville, TN, USA$21 - $28 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2–3 years of veterinary hospital experience; emergency, ICU, or specialty experience is strongly preferred.
Advanced technical skills in anesthesia, emergency procedures, and patient monitoring.
Ability to work independently on overnight shifts.
Strong communication skills and a calm, confident presence in high-pressure situations.
Physical ability to lift, restrain, and stand for extended periods.
Commitment to patient-first care.

Responsibilities

Provide overnight monitoring and management of ICU and critical care patients.
Perform advanced technical procedures, including IV catheter placement, blood collection and transfusions, radiographs, and anesthesia induction and monitoring.
Assist with emergency stabilization, triage, and urgent interventions.
Support Internal Medicine diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and advanced lab testing.
Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, oral, and injectable routes.
Deliver detailed post-procedure and critical care monitoring.
Provide overnight patient updates to pet owners.
Communicate treatment plans, diagnostics, and next steps clearly and compassionately.
Work closely with ER doctors, ICU teams, and Internal Medicine specialists.
Participate in case rounds and ensure continuity of care across departments.
Maintain accurate, thorough medical records and treatment logs.
Keep ICU, treatment, and workspaces clean, stocked, and hospital-ready.

Desired Qualifications

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT).
Prior experience in Emergency, ICU, or Specialty Medicine.
Familiarity with critical care protocols and specialty diagnostics.

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician or highly skilled Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your career in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment? Do you thrive in high-acuity medicine, advanced patient care, and collaborative hospital settings? If so, we want to hear from you.

AESC - Knoxville is seeking compassionate, motivated, and skilled veterinary professionals to join our growing team across multiple departments and shift options. Opportunities may be available in Emergency & Critical Care (ER/ICU), Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and other specialty services.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who want to work at the top of their skillset, expand their clinical knowledge, and contribute meaningfully to exceptional patient care in a collaborative specialty hospital environment.

Patient Care & Advanced Technical Skills

Provide overnight monitoring and management of ICU and critical care patients
Perform advanced technical procedures including:
- IV catheter placement
- Blood collection and transfusions
- Radiographs
- Anesthesia induction and monitoring
Assist with emergency stabilization, triage, and urgent interventions
Support Internal Medicine diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and advanced lab testing
Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, oral, and injectable routes
Deliver detailed post-procedure and critical care monitoring

Client Communication

Provide overnight patient updates to pet owners
Communicate treatment plans, diagnostics, and next steps with clarity and compassion

Team Collaboration

Work closely with ER doctors, ICU teams, and Internal Medicine specialists
Participate in case rounds and ensure continuity of care across departments

Medical Records & Facility Standards

Maintain accurate, thorough medical records and treatment logs
Ensure ICU, treatment, and workspaces are clean, stocked, and hospital-ready

2–3+ 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

Preferred (Not Required)

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT)
Prior experience in Emergency, ICU, or Specialty Medicine
Familiarity with critical care protocols and specialty diagnostics

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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