ICU Veterinary Assistant or Technician (Overnight)

Description

Join a Team That’s Saving Lives Every Night

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) Chattanooga is looking for a passionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our ICU department on our overnight shift . You’ll be part of a fast-paced, supportive, and highly skilled team delivering top-tier care to emergency and critical patients.

This position is ideal for someone with prior experience in veterinary medicine , especially in emergency or critical care , but we’re also open to candidates who are confident in essential skills like venipuncture, catheter placement , and basic anesthesia protocols .

📍 6393 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421 | 🕒 Full-Time | Friday–Sunday | 7PM–7AM

💼 Animal Emergency & Specialty Center – Part of a Leading Veterinary Network

Position Title : ICU Veterinary Assistant or Technician – Overnight

Department : Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Shift : Friday – Sunday, 7 PM – 7 AM

Experience Level : 6+ months preferred, but will consider confident, fast-learning candidates with strong foundational skills.

🩺 Key Responsibilities

• Assist ICU Technicians with patient care including restraint, monitoring, treatment, and hygiene
• Support veterinarians during emergency cases and ICU procedures
• Perform or assist in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and anesthesia monitoring (depending on skill level)
• Record accurate medical notes using veterinary software (e.g., Pulse / E-Vet)
• Administer medications and fill prescriptions (non-controlled) as directed
• Communicate effectively with clients and the medical team
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of ICU and treatment areas
• Work with urgency, empathy, and attention to detail during overnight hours

✅ Requirements

🌟 What We Offer 🌟

Above-Market Pay with shift differentials for overnight work

Comprehensive Health Insurance – includes medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – build your future while saving lives

Paid Time Off (PTO) – because work / life balance matters

Penn Foster College Partnership – earn your Veterinary Technician degree with tuition assistance

Professional Development Programs – grow into ICU Tech, ER Tech, or leadership roles

Mental Health Support – confidential counseling, wellness check-ins, and team resources

Flexible Scheduling – designed for work-life balance in emergency medicine

Employee Referral Bonuses – help build the team and earn extra income

Collaborative Team Environment – where learning, mentorship, and case exposure are daily norms

Innovetive Petcare owns and operates veterinary practices across the country. Our clinics benefit from our tools, resources, and a dedicated support team to help veterinary practices prosper and grow. We run a successful business so our veterinarians can focus on providing exceptional patient care. We want our veterinarians and staff to enjoy a better work-life balance, a strong, supportive community, and ongoing training and career development.

At Innovetive Petcare, it all begins with an unparalleled team. From the veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers, and administrative staff at our clinics to the driven support team in our home office, our team is passionate about pet health. We are a culture-first company, working to redefine the veterinary lifestyle to allow professionals to advance through their veterinary medicine careers without burning out. We don’t just talk about it; we live it!

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Innovetive Petcare 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.