Job Description

Anesthesia & Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Description

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

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.