Description

ICU Veterinary Assistant or Technician (Overnight)

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 / hour

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

• 6+ months of experience in a veterinary setting preferred
• Basic understanding of veterinary care, pharmacology, and common medical terminology
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats in various states of health and temperament
• Strong desire to learn and grow within emergency medicine
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with veterinary software systems
• Must be able to work overnight shifts (Friday through Sunday)

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
• Continuing Education (CE) Allowance + Paid CE Days Off
• 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

About Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Chattanooga

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is a 24-hour Emergency and Referral facility is a one-of-a-kind specialty animal hospital comprised of a cohesive group of experts who values teamwork and client experience. We view our hospital as a neighborhood partner and a trusted resource that has the tools to provide advanced diagnostics, evaluation, and treatment.

We provide veterinary care in an environment rooted in comfort and compassion. Our hospital is comprised of a cohesive group of veterinarians who are board-certified, with advanced experience and training in a variety of areas: internal medicine, surgery, and oncology. We use state-of-the-art medical technology and fully equipped surgical suites, including an on-site CT scanner, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy.

Hear more about working with us from the team at Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Chattanooga!

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga 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.