Emergency Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Are you a Veterinary Assistant or Technician looking to deepen your experience in Emergency Medicine ? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and want a schedule that gives you flexibility and growth?

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking Emergency Veterinary Technicians / Assistants to support our expanding ER team. This position offers part-time or full-time options , with 12-hour evening and overnight shifts designed for those who want hands-on emergency experience while keeping weekdays open.

Whether you’re transitioning from general practice or already have ER exposure, this role offers exceptional opportunities to build your clinical skills and support pets during their most critical moments.

⭐ What You’ll Do : Emergency-Focused Responsibilities

• Perform immediate patient triage upon arrival
• Assist with stabilization during trauma, respiratory distress, GI emergencies, toxicities, and other urgent cases
• Determine patient priority based on severity and ER protocols
• Communicate efficiently with clients and veterinarians during high-stress situations
• Assist with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, laboratory sample collection, and fluid therapy
• Take diagnostic radiographs and prepare patients for ultrasound
• Administer oral, injectable, IV, IM, and SQ medications
• Perform wound care, bandaging, splinting, and rapid-care procedures
• Support patients requiring oxygen therapy or other emergency treatments
• Assist during emergency procedures including :

GDV stabilization

✅ What We’re Looking For :

We’re seeking a motivated, skilled Veterinary Assistant or Technician who is passionate about emergency and critical care. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care during high-acuity situations

Required Qualifications

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

Growth & Learning Opportunities with Innovetive Petcare

We are committed to helping veterinary assistants and technicians grow at every stage of their career. You’ll find a supportive, skill-building environment designed to help you advance confidently into emergency and critical care.

This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience with high-acuity cases, develop advanced patient care skills, and make a meaningful impact—all while being part of a team committed to your growth.