Licensed Veterinary Technician - Critical Care (ICU) | Daytime Schedule

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Description

Are you an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who excels in critical care, advanced monitoring, and high-acuity medicine? Do you thrive in an ICU environment where every decision matters and collaboration with ER doctors and board-certified specialists is part of daily practice?
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville—part of the Innovetive Petcare network—is seeking a highly skilled, detail-driven LVT to join our Daytime Critical Care (ICU) team. This role is ideal for technicians who want to work at the top of their license, manage complex medical cases, and contribute to life-saving care in a supportive, specialty-focused hospital.

• True ICU-level medicine with advanced case complexity
• Daytime schedule supporting work–life balance
• Collaboration across ER, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Oncology
• Strong pathways for VTS (ECC) pursuit and specialty growth
• Culture built on clinical excellence, teamwork, and mentorship

• Full-Time | Daytime Schedule
• Consistent day shifts (specific hours discussed during interview)
• No overnight requirements

Key Responsibilities – ICU & Critical Care Medicine

Qualifications & Experience

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Tennessee or eligible for licensure
• 3+ years of experience in Emergency, ICU, or Specialty medicine
• Strong proficiency in:
  • Critical patient monitoring and nursing care
  • Emergency procedures and advanced life support
  • Anesthesia and ventilator management
• Excellent communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure

• VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) or actively pursuing
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and advanced ICU protocols
• Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience in clinical settings

• Advanced understanding of pathophysiology, shock, sepsis, and trauma
• Expertise with anesthesia protocols, ventilators, and monitoring equipment
• Strong critical-thinking skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage high-acuity cases with confidence and compassion

• Ability to stand, walk, and work on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Emotional resilience in high-stakes and time-sensitive environments

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

• $25.00+/hour, commensurate with experience

• Dedicated CE PTO and allowance
• Support for pursuing a VTS in Emergency & Critical Care
• 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.
🩺 Critical care excellence. Daytime focus. Specialty collaboration.