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Description
Are you an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with a passion for Internal Medicine, Emergency, and Critical Care? Do you thrive in an environment where advanced diagnostics, complex case management, and collaboration with board-certified specialists are part of your everyday work?
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville—part of the Innovetive Petcare network—is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented LVT to join our Internal Medicine team. This role is ideal for technicians who want to work at the top of their license, expand their specialty skillset, and maintain exceptional work–life balance.
- Work directly with board-certified Internal Medicine specialists
- Manage complex, high-acuity medical cases
- No weekends
- Clear pathways for advanced specialty growth (VTS support)
- A hospital culture built around mentorship, learning, and clinical excellence
- Full-Time | Four-Day Work Week
- Tuesday–Friday
- No weekends!
Key Responsibilities – Internal Medicine & Specialty Care
As a key member of our Internal Medicine department, you’ll work closely with our board-certified specialists and emergency team to provide advanced diagnostics and treatments for complex medical cases.
- Assist with and support advanced diagnostic procedures, including:
- Ultrasound-guided sampling
- Endoscopy, cystoscopy, bronchoscopy
- Bone marrow aspirates
- Collect, process, and manage laboratory samples (blood, urine, CSF, etc.)
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized diagnostic and medical equipment
- Provide advanced monitoring for hospitalized and critical care patients
- Support anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and therapeutic treatments with precision
- Partner with veterinarians to support client education and case updates
- Ensure continuity of care and detailed medical record documentation
- Provide compassionate, empathetic support to patients and their families
- Collaborate closely with Internal Medicine, ER, and ICU teams
- Participate in case discussions and specialty rounds
- Contribute to a culture of shared learning and clinical excellence
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Tennessee or eligible for licensure
- 2–3 years of experience in Internal Medicine, Emergency, or Specialty practice
- Strong technical proficiency in:
- Anesthesia and patient monitoring
- Diagnostic procedures and sample handling
- Critical patient care
- Excellent communication skills and a team-focused mindset
- VTS (Internal Medicine or Emergency & Critical Care) or actively pursuing
- Experience in specialty diagnostics and advanced case management
- Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and leadership
- Advanced understanding of anesthesia protocols, monitoring equipment, and emergency response
- Experience with a wide range of anesthesia agents and monitoring devices
- Familiarity with advanced surgical and procedural support (soft tissue, orthopedic exposure preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to function calmly in high-acuity situations
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Capable of meeting the physical demands of specialty procedures and emergency situations
Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits
- $25.00 /hour, commensurate with experience
- Dedicated CE PTO and allowance
- Support for pursuing a VTS in Internal Medicine or ECC
- Long-term growth opportunities within the Innovetive Petcare network
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Life and disability insurance Employee pet care discounts
- Collaborative, specialist-driven hospital
- Leadership that listens, supports, and invests in its teams
- A workplace that values innovation, mentorship, and high medical standards
Advance your career in Internal Medicine while maintaining balance, growth, and purpose.
Specialty medicine. Expert collaboration. No weekends.
About Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is an AAHA Accredited, premier referral and emergency veterinary hospital. We have an emergency and critical care unit that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have a variety of board-certified surgeons and specialists at AESC who treat a wide range of veterinary orthopedic, oncology, thoracic, abdominal, and soft-tissue conditions. Our team includes over 20 compassionate and highly trained Licensed Veterinary Technicians, numerous veterinary assistants, other support staff, and supportive administration.
We have the latest specialized surgery and diagnostic instrumentation and equipment including 16-slice CT scanner, Vivid iQ echocardiogram platform, digital radiology, ultrasound systems, fluoroscopy unity, endoscopy, high-def Storz tower with new laparoscopic equipment, Arthrex equipment, LigaSure, Autocon III, Storz Ho-YAG laser, Synthes locking plates, and ESF equipment. In 2027, we will be completing our 20,000-square-foot specialty expansion and we will be adding Neurology, Cardiology, and other specialists to our team, as well as a new MRI scanner, CT scanner, linear accelerator, IR suite with ceiling-mounted fluoroscopy, and surgical suites measuring at least 18’ x 18’.
We have the latest specialized surgery and diagnostic instrumentation and equipment including 16-slice CT scanner, Vivid iQ echocardiogram platform, digital radiology, ultrasound systems, fluoroscopy unity, endoscopy, high-def Storz tower with new laparoscopic equipment, Arthrex equipment, LigaSure, Autocon III, Storz Ho-YAG laser, Synthes locking plates, and ESF equipment. In 2027, we will be completing our 20,000-square-foot specialty expansion and we will be adding Neurology, Cardiology, and other specialists to our team, as well as a new MRI scanner, CT scanner, linear accelerator, IR suite with ceiling-mounted fluoroscopy, and surgical suites measuring at least 18’ x 18’.
Our hospital is a neighborhood and community partner that provides advanced diagnostics, evaluations, and care in an environment rooted in comfort and compassion. Hear more about working with us from our team at the Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Knoxville!
Animal Emergency and Specialty is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Animal Emergency and Specialty is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Maternity & Paternity LeaveSalary : $22 - $28