Veterinary Technician Manager, Emergency and ICU
About The Position
Looking for a Veterinary Technician leadership role where you can lead a high-performing ER/ICU team while continuing to work hands-on in emergency and critical care medicine? Join Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency, a growing specialty and emergency hospital where experienced Veterinary Technicians are empowered to lead, mentor, and make a direct impact on patient care, team development, and hospital culture. As the Veterinary Technician Manager for our Emergency and ICU departments, you will provide both clinical and operational leadership within a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment. This role combines hands-on emergency nursing with team leadership and department management.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician required (LVT/CVT/RVT)
- Minimum 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience in emergency or critical care
- Minimum 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience
- Strong technical emergency nursing skills
- Experience with triage and emergency case management
- Experience with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Experience with diagnostic imaging
- Experience with laboratory procedures
- Experience with phlebotomy and venipuncture
- Experience with drug calculations and medication administration
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and support Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants in the ER and ICU
- Partner closely with the Medical Director, Hospital Director, and Emergency DVM leadership team
- Mentor and develop Veterinary Technicians in emergency and critical care skills
- Support staffing, workflow, scheduling, and daily department operations
- Maintain high standards of patient care and client service
- Assist DVMs with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatments
- Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Assist with triage and emergency case management
- Perform and oversee laboratory procedures, imaging, phlebotomy, and medication administration
- Help improve protocols, training initiatives, and departmental efficiency
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture
- Support technician growth, engagement, and retention
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) + holidays
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet discount
- Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- Professional development support
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) advancement support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
