Arista Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Arista Non-DVM; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista is seeking a Veterinary Technician/Assistant to support veterinarians in emergency and routine care. You will help with triage, anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, IV placement, and diagnostic testing, while maintaining clear client communication.

Your role ensures efficient patient flow, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with the treatment team to deliver high-quality care and client education.

Qualifications

• Experience providing veterinary patient care and support.
• Ability to triage and assist in emergencies.
• Strong communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Work with Emergency veterinarians to care for incoming and hospitalized patients.
• Administer care per doctor-approved protocols and assist with procedures.
• Record treatments, diagnoses, and client instructions accurately in medical charts.
• Communicate treatment plans, medications, and post-care instructions to clients.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures, lab work, and IV fluid administration.
• Prepare and present treatment estimates and capture charges for invoicing.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Diagnostic testing

EMR data entry

Client communication

Job description

Why Arista?

Every pet is unique, and so is our approach at Arista. We are revolutionizing advanced pet care through seamless navigation and support that benefits pets, pet owners, and veterinary professionals.

At Arista, we believe exceptional care starts with the people who provide it, and we are committed to providing a collaborative workplace where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow.

O** ur Core Values & Culture

At Arista, our Core Values are the foundation for how we think about our jobs and how we treat others – clients, their pets, our referring veterinary community, and one another.

We recruit and promote Arista Team Members with an intentional focus on inclusivity, preserving our strong culture, and recognizing individual abilities and accomplishments.

What is Arista?

About the Role

The Veterinary Technician/Assistant is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician/Assistant helps relieve the Veterinarian of technical work and administrative details, achieving greater efficiency in daily practice. The Veterinary Technician/Assistant helps facilitate and streamline communication from the treatment area to the Client Experience Concierge and, most importantly, the client.

A Day in the Life

• Work closely with Emergency veterinarians to care for both incoming emergency patients and hospitalized patients
• Effectively, and in an efficient manner, administer proper patient triage and/or care protocol based on the client and the facility’s needs and capabilities
• Utilize full technician skills, including but not limited to anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, diagnostic testing, invoicing, and EMR data entry
• Monitor critically ill patients for changes in condition and report findings to veterinarians
• Effectively collaborate with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff to ensure a high standard of care
• Administers proper dosages for fluids, oral medications, and injections as directed by the Veterinarian
• Accurately record and maintain patient records in the medical chart, such as Veterinarian directives, treatments, patient notes, and client communication
• Collect specimens for laboratory testing, manage samples for in-house and reference lab testing, and ensure test results are recorded in patient charts
• Assist with diagnostic procedures, including blood draws, catheter placement, and radiographs
• Monitor health, physically and behaviorally, and rapidly identify any issues or changes that may require special action and report the information to supervisor immediately
• Communicate with pet owners about treatment plans, medication administration, side effects, and post-treatment care instructions
• Admit and discharge patients under the advice and plan of care drawn up by the Veterinarian and communicate to the client through both written and verbal education all information, including illness, medication dosage, the purpose of the medications prescribed, and what to expect in the coming days after discharge
• Prepare and present treatment estimate to the client and properly capture all charges for invoicing once the plan of care is agreed upon and documented in the patient’s chart
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