Emergency Vet Technician: Critical Care & Compassion

Arista Advanced Pet Care; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive environment

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Arista Advance Pet Care seeks a compassionate Veterinary Emergency Technician/Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will work with veterinarians and medical staff to deliver exceptional care to pets with urgent or critical illnesses in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates bring a veterinary care background, strong animal welfare passion, and interest in patient care and emergency medicine to support diagnostic, anesthesia, and critical care activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• Veterinary Technician Certification (LVT, RVT, or CVT) preferred.
• Experience in veterinary Emergency Medicine or a similar specialty is highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: provide immediate and ongoing care to emergency/critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Diagnostic Support: collect diagnostic samples and assist with imaging procedures.
• Anesthesia: administer anesthesia and monitor patients during emergency surgeries.
• Client Communication: update and educate pet owners on treatments and care.
• Critical Care: provide ongoing care including IV fluids, medications, transfusions, and pain management.
• Laboratory Work: prepare/process samples and run diagnostics.
• Record Keeping: maintain detailed medical records.
• Inventory Management: ensure supplies are stocked and maintained.
• Team Collaboration: work with vets and staff to ensure high standard of care.

Skills

Veterinary terminology

Animal behavior

Medical equipment proficiency

Client communication

Empathy

Organization

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

CVT/LVT/RVT preferred

Tools

IV pumps

Infusion pumps

Diagnostic imaging equipment

Job description

Arista Advance Pet Care seeks a compassionate Veterinary Emergency Technician/Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will work with veterinarians and medical staff to deliver exceptional care to pets with urgent or critical illnesses in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates bring a veterinary care background, strong animal welfare passion, and interest in patient care and emergency medicine to support diagnostic, anesthesia, and critical care activities.