Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine
5 days ago
Knoxville
Job DescriptionDescriptionAre 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, • 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, • 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, • $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