Emergency Outpatient Technician / Assistant

Description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to save lives? Join Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga (AESC) —East Tennessee’s premier veterinary provider of emergency and specialty care. We’re proud to provide 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, and Internal Medicine in a state-of-the-art facility with a compassionate, highly skilled team.

At AESC, we invest in our people—your success is our success!

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician / Assistant , you will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care and client service, working closely with our doctors and technicians in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga (AESC)

📍 6393 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421

💲 $18–$25 per hour (based on experience and skill level)

🕒 Full-Time | Monday–Thursday 7am–5pm | Emergency Department

What You’ll Do :

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician / Assistant , you will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care and client service, working closely with our doctors and technicians in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Support veterinarians and credentialed technicians in providing compassionate emergency care.
• Perform diagnostics including radiographs, urinalysis, bloodwork, fecals, and cytology .
• Administer medications via IV, SQ, IM, and PO routes.
• Place intravenous catheters and assist with sedated or anesthetized procedures such as wound repair or minor surgeries.
• Monitor and assist in hospitalized patient care, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Communicate clearly with clients, providing education and updates on patient care.
• Dispense prescribed medications accurately and safely.
• Maintain clean, stocked treatment and exam areas to support smooth hospital operations.

What We’re Looking For :

Education & Credentials :

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the state of Tennessee preferred

Experience & Skills :

Minimum of 2 years of clinical veterinary experience (emergency or specialty experience highly preferred)

A strong technical skill set including :

Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for animal care are must-haves.

What We Offer :

We believe in rewarding excellence and fostering professional growth. AESC and Innovetive Petcare provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, career, and life outside of work.

Compensation & Benefits Include :

🏥 Medical, dental, and vision insurance

🧠 Continuing education (CE) support and career development opportunities

🐾 Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

💻 Access to online CE platforms and leadership development programs

💡 401(k) with company match

⏰ Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Headstart Program : student loan support  for individuals who have recently graduated (in the last 3 years) from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program and successful completion of their VTNE. This also includes assistance with licensures and reimbursement.

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.