Emergency Veterinary Technician

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

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

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

• 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

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

• 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

Join the AEC Sandy Springs Team