What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) position at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville?
Description
Here is What Your day May Consist of:
Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Here is What We Will Offer You:
Please note: Appropriate veterinary technician credentials, relevant clinical experience, and participation in the rotating on-call schedule are required for this position.
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
Location: Animal Emergency & Specialty Center | Knoxville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | Four 10-Hour Shifts
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: 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
Here is What Your day May Consist of:
- 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.
Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:
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.
- 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.
Here is What We Will Offer You:
- Competitive Compensation – based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Comprehensive Training & Career Development – Gain access to ongoing learning opportunities and career growth programs INCLUDING Generous CE allowance, Paid VTS specialization, and Paid license fees and dues
- Cohesive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being.
- Exclusive Pet Care Discounts – Significant savings on pet exams, treatments, and boarding.
- Generous Paid Time Off – Recharge with paid vacation and personal days.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future with our retirement savings plan.
If you're an experienced LVT who loves anesthesia, thrives in a specialty setting, and wants to work alongside a team dedicated to exceptional veterinary medicine, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today to join the Anesthesia & Surgery team at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center in Knoxville!
Please note: Appropriate veterinary technician credentials, relevant clinical experience, and participation in the rotating on-call schedule are required for this position.
Salary : $200