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Hours Full-time
Location Knoxville, TN
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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!!!

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Posting ID: 1266186662 Posted: 2026-06-04 Job Title: Veterinary Surgical Technician