Acorn Animal Hospital · 1 day ago
Licensed Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine | No Weekends!
Knoxville, Tennessee
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expAcorn Animal Hospital is part of the Innovetive Petcare network, seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for their Internal Medicine team. The role involves advanced diagnostics, complex case management, and collaboration with board-certified specialists, all while maintaining a work-life balance with no weekends required.
Veterinary
Responsibilities
Assist with and support advanced diagnostic procedures, including:
Ultrasound-guided sampling
Endoscopy, cystoscopy, bronchoscopy
Bone marrow aspirates
Collect, process, and manage laboratory samples (blood, urine, CSF, etc.)
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized diagnostic and medical equipment
Provide advanced monitoring for hospitalized and critical care patients
Support anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery
Administer medications, IV fluids, and therapeutic treatments with precision
Partner with veterinarians to support client education and case updates
Ensure continuity of care and detailed medical record documentation
Provide compassionate, empathetic support to patients and their families
Collaborate closely with Internal Medicine, ER, and ICU teams
Participate in case discussions and specialty rounds
Contribute to a culture of shared learning and clinical excellence
Qualification
Required
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Tennessee or eligible for licensure
2–3+ years of experience in Internal Medicine, Emergency, or Specialty practice
Strong technical proficiency in: Anesthesia and patient monitoring, Diagnostic procedures and sample handling, Critical patient care
Excellent communication skills and a team-focused mindset
Preferred
VTS (Internal Medicine or Emergency & Critical Care) or actively pursuing
Experience in specialty diagnostics and advanced case management
Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and leadership
Benefits
Dedicated CE PTO and allowance
Support for pursuing a VTS in Internal Medicine or ECC
Long-term growth opportunities within the Innovetive Petcare network
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Life and disability insurance
Employee pet care discounts
Company
Acorn Animal Hospital
Acorn Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital that was established in 1952. Acorn Animal Hospital’s Medical Director, Dr.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase