Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health•Alpharetta, GA

9d•$22 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency (AVSE) is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant for its emergency team in Alpharetta, Georgia. The role provides hands-on care for emergency patients in a new specialty and emergency hospital, working alongside an experienced medical team. Licensed Veterinary Technicians with emergency medicine experience are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is full-time, with three 12-hour shifts per week. Day, swing, and overnight schedules are available. Compensation is $22–$35 per hour based on experience and certifications, with an additional $2 per hour differential for shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sign-on bonuses of up to $1,500 are available for qualified LVTs and $750 for experienced assistants. AVSE is a 20,500-square-foot specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving Alpharetta and surrounding North Atlanta communities. Its specialties include Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, and Neurology. The facility includes surgical suites, canine and feline ICU wards, medication dispensing units, isolation wards, CT and MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiology, exam rooms, and the ezyVet with SmartFlow patient management system. The hospital emphasizes advanced patient care, compassionate and transparent client communication, collaboration, and team-member well-being.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant.
Strong knowledge of basic veterinary medicine, including triage, restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, venipuncture, anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery, drug calculations, medication administration, and laboratory procedures.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced emergency environment.
Excellent communication skills with clients and veterinary team members.
Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to the needs of individual patients.
Dependable, compassionate, and committed to excellent patient care.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills.

Nice To Haves

Emergency veterinary medicine experience is preferred.
LVT or VTS certification is prioritized.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with emergency patient assessments, treatments, and procedures.
Triage, safely restrain, and handle emergency patients.
Provide nursing care and monitor patients during treatment and hospitalization.
Perform venipuncture, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection as appropriate to training and credentials.
Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
Assist with diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and other emergency procedures.
Perform medication calculations accurately and follow established treatment protocols.
Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the medical team.
Maintain accurate medical records and patient treatment documentation.
Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding patient care and treatment.
Collaborate with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and other hospital team members.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment environment.
Support a positive, respectful, and collaborative hospital culture.