Veterinary Technician at Northshore Animal Hospital

Practice

Northshore Animal Hospital in Knoxville, TN isn’t just any veterinary clinic—we’re a full-service companion animal hospital where pets and their people are part of our community. Our team is easygoing, down-to-earth, and genuinely cares about each other, our patients, and our clients. We take pride in fostering a positive, supportive, and collaborative environment where everyone’s input is valued. While we stay professional, we also know how to enjoy a good laugh and truly value the team spirit that makes working together so enjoyable.

More about the Role

Veterinary Technician – Join Our Compassionate Team

At Northshore Animal Hospital, we believe great medicine starts with a great team. We’re a group of dedicated veterinary professionals who support each other, celebrate wins (both big and small), and share a genuine love for animals and the people who care for them.

We’re looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician who is not only skilled and detail-oriented, but also kind, empathetic, and eager to be part of a supportive, upbeat workplace.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide gentle, skilled patient care and nursing support
• Assist with exams, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and team members
• Help keep our clinic organized, clean, and running smoothly

What We’re Looking For:

• Veterinary Technician experience (credentialed preferred but not required)
• Strong technical skills and a desire to learn more
• A positive attitude and genuine love for animals and their people

If you’re ready to join a team that works hard, laughs often, and makes a difference every day, we’d love to meet you.

• Ability to work 1-2 Saturday's per month
• Previous veterinary experience required
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal Pet Discount

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. 

Pay Range