Veterinary Assistant/Technician - Overnight ICU
Full Time $21.00 - $25.00 / hourJob Overview
Are you a skilled Veterinary Assistant or Technician looking to build your experience in Emergency and Specialty Medicine? Want to work in a fast-paced hospital setting while keeping your weekdays free?
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is hiring full-time weekend, overnight support for our growing ICU department. Whether you're currently working in general practice or seeking advanced training in critical care, this role offers a unique chance to deepen your skills and make a meaningful impact.
📍 Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville – Knoxville, TN
💼 Full-Time | Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital | Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
🌙 Weekend shifts only – day or overnight options available
🕒 Schedule & Coverage
- Full-Time weekend availability required (Friday - Sunday's only!)
- Overnights required
🩺 Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Technical Skills
- Monitor and manage ICU patients overnight
- Perform advanced procedures: IV catheter placement, blood draws, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring
- Assist with internal medicine diagnostics (ultrasound, endoscopy, blood transfusions)
- Provide post-procedure and critical care monitoring
- Administer oral, injectable, IV, IM, and SQ medications
- Support emergency stabilization and triage procedures
Client Communication
- Update pet owners with patient status overnight
- Educate clients on treatment plans, home care, and next steps
Team Collaboration
- Partner with Internal Medicine and ER teams for continuity of care
- Participate in case rounds and share critical patient insights
Record Keeping
- Maintain detailed, accurate patient records and logs
- Document lab results, treatments, and patient progress
Facility Maintenance
- Keep ICU and treatment areas clean, organized, and fully stocked
✅ What We’re Looking For:
- 2–3 years of veterinary experience in clinical or hospital settings
- Strong technical skills in anesthesia, radiology, or emergency procedures
- Comfortable working independently, especially on overnight shifts
- Excellent communication skills and a strong patient-first mindset
- Team player who thrives in high-pressure environments
- Physically capable of standing, walking, lifting, and restraining animals
🌟 Preferred Experience
- LVT, RVT, or CVT credentials (preferred, not required)
- Prior exposure to ICU, Internal Medicine, or Emergency care
- Familiarity with specialty diagnostics or critical care protocols