Description

Weekend Veterinary Assistant or Technician (Part-Time)

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 / hour

Description

Are you a skilled Veterinary Assistant or Technician looking to build your experience in Internal Medicine? Want to work in a fast-paced, specialty hospital setting while keeping your weekday schedule free?

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is hiring part-time weekend support for our growing Internal Medicine department. Whether you're currently working in general practice or seeking advanced training in critical care, this role offers a unique chance to deepen your skills and make a meaningful impact.

This is a perfect opportunity to supplement full-time weekday work, gain experience in specialty care, and become part of a professional, growth-oriented team backed by Innovetive Petcare.

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville - Knoxville, TN
Part-Time | Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital | Internal Medicine Team
Weekend shifts only - day or overnight options available

• Part-time weekend availability required
• Day and overnight shifts available
• Every weekend OR every other weekend
• Includes holiday support on a rotating basis
• Opportunity to work up to 30 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Technical Skills

• Monitor and manage ICU patients overnight
• Perform advanced procedures: IV catheter placement, blood draws, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring
• Assist with internal medicine diagnostics (ultrasound, endoscopy, blood transfusions)
• Provide post-procedure and critical care monitoring
• Administer oral, injectable, IV, IM, and SQ medications
• Support emergency stabilization and triage procedures

Client Communication

• Update pet owners with patient status overnight
• Educate clients on treatment plans, home care, and next steps

Team Collaboration

• Partner with Internal Medicine and ER teams for continuity of care
• Participate in case rounds and share critical patient insights

Record Keeping

• Maintain detailed, accurate patient records and logs
• Document lab results, treatments, and patient progress

Facility Maintenance

• Keep ICU and treatment areas clean, organized, and fully stocked

✅ What We're Looking For:

• 2-3 years of veterinary experience in clinical or hospital settings
• Strong technical skills in anesthesia, radiology, or emergency procedures
• Comfortable working independently, especially on overnight shifts
• Excellent communication skills and a strong patient-first mindset
• Team player who thrives in high-pressure environments
• Physically capable of standing, walking, lifting, and restraining animals

• LVT, RVT, or CVT credentials (preferred, not required)
• Prior exposure to ICU, Internal Medicine, or Emergency care
• Familiarity with specialty diagnostics or critical care protocols

Growth & Learning Opportunities with Innovetive Petcare

As part of the Innovetive Petcare network, you'll have access to a supportive learning environment designed to help you grow your skills and advance your career—at your pace.

Whether you're a credentialed technician or an assistant working toward licensure, we provide:

• On-the-job learning with licensed techs and board-certified specialists
• Mentorship and CE opportunities tailored to your career interests
• Cross-training in specialty departments like surgery, cardiology, and critical care
• Advancement pathways and support toward VTS certification

If you're looking for a part-time weekend role that fits your lifestyle and helps you grow professionally, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today to take the next step in your veterinary journey.
Come learn, grow, and make a difference—weekends only, but full of opportunity.

About Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is an AAHA Accredited, premier referral and emergency veterinary hospital. We have an emergency and critical care unit that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have a variety of board-certified surgeons and specialists at AESC who treat a wide range of veterinary orthopedic, oncology, thoracic, abdominal, and soft-tissue conditions. Our team includes over 20 compassionate and highly trained Licensed Veterinary Technicians, numerous veterinary assistants, other support staff, and supportive administration.

We have the latest specialized surgery and diagnostic instrumentation and equipment including 16-slice CT scanner, Vivid iQ echocardiogram platform, digital radiology, ultrasound systems, fluoroscopy unity, endoscopy, high-def Storz tower with new laparoscopic equipment, Arthrex equipment, LigaSure, Autocon III, Storz Ho-YAG laser, Synthes locking plates, and ESF equipment. In 2025, we will be completing our 20,000-square-foot specialty expansion and we will be adding Neurology, Cardiology, and other specialists to our team, as well as a new MRI scanner, CT scanner, linear accelerator, IR suite with ceiling-mounted fluoroscopy, and surgical suites measuring at least 18' x 18'.

We view our hospital as a neighborhood and community partner that provides advanced diagnostics, evaluations, and care in an environment rooted in comfort and compassion. Hear more about working with us from our team at the Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Knoxville!

Animal Emergency and Specialty is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.