Description

Emergency Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sandy Springs, Georgia

Compensation: $23.00 - $30.00 / hour

Description

Great emergency medicine takes a strong team.

At Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs, we're looking for an experienced veterinary professional who is ready to make an impact in a fast-paced Emergency Veterinary environment. Whether you're a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), experienced Veterinary Technician, or Veterinary Assistant with strong emergency experience, you'll have the opportunity to use your skills, expand your clinical knowledge, and work alongside a team that values collaboration and excellent patient care.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced veterinary professional looking for a consistent weekend schedule, meaningful hands-on emergency experience, and a team where your contributions matter.

Your Schedule

• Full-time
• Friday - Sunday
• 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Consistent 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week

Why Join Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs?

At AEC Sandy Springs, you'll care for a diverse range of emergency and urgent care patients while working alongside experienced Emergency Veterinarians and veterinary professionals.

You'll have opportunities to:

• Provide hands-on care in a fast-paced Emergency Veterinary Hospital
• Support emergency and urgent care cases from triage through treatment and recovery
• Strengthen skills in emergency nursing, anesthesia, surgery support, diagnostics, and critical patient monitoring
• Work with a collaborative team that values communication and teamwork
• Continue developing your clinical skills through training and continuing education
• Build a long-term career with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Receive employee pet care discounts

What You’ll Do

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you'll provide hands-on patient care while supporting veterinarians during emergency cases, procedures, and treatments.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform patient triage and assist with emergency assessments
• Obtain patient histories and monitor changes in patient condition
• Perform venipuncture, blood collection, and IV catheter placement
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed
• Perform in-house laboratory diagnostics and prepare samples for reference laboratories
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical and emergency procedures
• Support emergency treatments and patient recovery
• Assist with radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment sheets
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and clients
• Provide compassionate support to patients and their families during emergency situations

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced veterinary professional who can confidently contribute to a busy emergency environment.


Required:

• 2+ years of veterinary clinical experience
• Experience in Emergency, Urgent Care, Specialty, or high-volume General Practice
• Strong foundation in veterinary nursing and patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Dependable, adaptable, and committed to teamwork

Strong candidates will have experience with:

• Emergency triage and patient assessment
• Venipuncture and blood collection
• IV catheter placement
• Medication administration and fluid therapy
• Anesthesia monitoring
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Patient monitoring and nursing care

LVT credentials are preferred, but not required. Experienced Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants with strong emergency, urgent care, specialty, or high-volume clinical experience are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position requires working in a busy emergency veterinary hospital where patient care is the highest priority.

Qualified candidates should be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and remain active throughout extended shifts
• Safely restrain dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently, with assistance available for heavier patients
• Perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Work around animal dander, fur, odors, cleaning products, disinfectants, medications, and laboratory materials
• Safely work around animal waste, bodily fluids, blood, sharps, and infectious diseases while following hospital safety protocols
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Respond quickly and safely to changing patient and hospital needs in a fast-paced emergency environment

What We Offer

Eligible full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional development, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid CE opportunities
• Mental health and wellness support
• Employee assistance resources
• Employee pet care discounts
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Student Loan Assistant Available through Headstart Repayment Program for qualifying Veterinary Technology students.
• Support for continued growth within a network of veterinary hospitals and specialty practices

If you're an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician looking for a consistent full-time schedule, meaningful emergency medicine experience, and a team that values your skills and professional growth, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and take the next step in your emergency veterinary career with Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs.

About Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs

Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs specializes in complete veterinary emergency and critical care for dog and cat companion animals in Sandy Springs, GA. We are an emergency practice with a highly efficient team that is devoted to providing outstanding emergency care to our community. We provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday care to best support our clients in their time of need.

We pride ourselves in maintaining a nursing staff that is highly technically skilled in all aspects of veterinary specialty medicine.

As an emergency facility, we do not do routine veterinary care such as vaccines, elective surgeries (spays/neuters), or boarding. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:

• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services: Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' emergency and critical care needs.
• Surgical Services: Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures.
• Anesthesia: We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.
• Emergency/Critical Care Consults: We offer in-hospital referrals to an emergency/critical care specialist who performs ultrasounds, and endoscopic procedures and helps with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.
• Radiology Services: Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high-quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders. We also perform detailed Ultrasounds (abdomen, heart, etc)
• Electrocardiography Services: We provide ECG services on-site.
• Laboratory: Our in-house laboratory facilities provide serum chemistry, hematology, serology, blood gases, urinalysis, and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
• Pharmacy: We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, and shampoos to meet the needs of your pet.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs 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.