Part-Time Emergency Veterinary Technician

Location: Sandy Springs, Georgia

About the Role

Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and team-oriented Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our growing emergency team. This part-time position offers a consistent weekly schedule and the opportunity to practice emergency veterinary medicine in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule

• Every Friday morning
• Every Sunday morning
• Every other Saturday morning

Additional shifts may be available based on hospital needs and your availability.

Pay

• Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT/RVT/CVT): Starting at $28+/hour
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants: Starting at $23+/hour

Compensation is based on emergency experience, technical skills, and overall clinical background.

Benefits

• Opportunity to practice emergency veterinary medicine in a fast-paced environment
• Work alongside experienced emergency veterinarians
• Strengthen skills in triage, anesthesia, surgery support, diagnostics, and emergency nursing
• Treat a wide variety of emergency and urgent care cases
• Collaborative, supportive veterinary team
• Hands-on learning and growth of technical skills
• Ongoing emergency medicine training and continuing education opportunities (for eligible team members)
• Career growth within the Innovetive Petcare network
• Employee pet care discounts

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 2+ years of veterinary clinical experience (preferred)
• Emergency, Urgent Care, Specialty, or high-volume General Practice experience (preferred)
• LVT, RVT, or CVT preferred (experienced non-credentialed Veterinary Technicians or Assistants with strong emergency experience are encouraged to apply)
• Confidence with:
  • Emergency triage
  • Venipuncture
  • IV catheter placement
  • Medication administration
  • Fluid therapy
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Laboratory diagnostics
  • Patient monitoring

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who is:

• Calm under pressure
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator and collaborative teammate
• Adaptable and dependable
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• 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 (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 in environments involving animal waste, bodily fluids, blood, sharps, and infectious diseases while following hospital safety protocols
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Respond quickly to changing patient and hospital needs in a fast-paced emergency environment