Veterinary Technician – Emergency Department

About You

You'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients. The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

About The Hospital

South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (SAVES) Center is a 24/7 emergency and specialty center located in Fayetteville, Georgia, focusing on strong referral relationships and providing emergency and specialty services to the Southern Atlanta community. Our hospital has a fast-paced, team-first environment where empathy drives every decision and joy shows up even on the hardest shifts. We serve a diverse client base of emergency walk-ins and specialty referrals who trust us with their pets during some of the most critical moments of their lives. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care through accountability, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to each other and the animals we treat. Urgency, adaptability, and a thick skin with a big heart are all equally important here. We are open 24/7 for emergency services and by appointment for specialty departments, serving the Southern Atlanta community.

Your Experience & Skills

• Veterinary technician, licensure preferred but not required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

You're Willing And Able To

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members

You'll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

Pay

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $17 - $20/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.