Job Description

Veterinary Surgical Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation: $20.00 - $28.00 / hour

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician with surgical and anesthesia expertise looking to grow in a specialty hospital setting? Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) Knoxville is seeking a skilled Veterinary Surgical Technician to support our Surgery Department.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside board-certified surgeons and emergency clinicians, refine advanced skills, and manage complex surgical cases in a fast-paced, high-level veterinary environment

• Monday – Thursday (Day Shift)
• Rotating on-call weekends (once fully trained)
  
  

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) Knoxville is a leading provider of emergency and specialty veterinary care in East Tennessee. Our hospital offers advanced diagnostics, surgical services, and critical care, supported by a collaborative, highly trained team.

Key Responsibilities:

Anesthesia & Surgical Support

• Administer and monitor anesthesia for soft tissue, orthopedic, and emergency surgeries
• Perform anesthetic calculations and develop patient-specific protocols
• Monitor ECG, blood pressure, SpO₂, ETCO₂, and anesthetic gases
• Operate ventilators and advanced monitoring equipment
• Surgical Assistance
• Prepare patients (IV catheter placement, sterile prep, positioning)
• Maintain sterile technique and assist during surgery
• Support advanced and specialty procedures

Perioperative & Critical Care

• Monitor recovery and respond to anesthetic complications
• Assist in stabilization of emergency surgical patients

Documentation & Teamwork

• Maintain accurate anesthesia and surgical records
• Collaborate with surgeons, ER doctors, and technicians
• Participate in ongoing training and skill development

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

• Completion of a two-year or four-year American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited program from a community college, college, or university
• License certification varies by state
• Externship experience

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid VTS specialization

Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!!!