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

Take Your Anesthesia & Surgical Skills to the Next Level!

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 & Compensation

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

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

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.

Physical Requirements

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.

Benefits

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.

Ready to Advance Your Career in Veterinary Anesthesia?

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.