ER/ICU Veterinary Tech Manager — Lead & Hands-On

ethosveterinaryhealth; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO + holidays

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discount

Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term DI

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

CE allowance

Professional development support

VTS advancement support

Collaborative leadership environment

Job summary

Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency is seeking a Veterinary Technician Manager to lead the ER and ICU teams while remaining hands-on in emergency care. The role combines clinical nursing with department leadership to drive patient outcomes, team development, and hospital culture.

The position offers a $70,000–$75,000+ annual salary based on experience, four 10-hour shifts weekly, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, CE allowance, and

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician required (LVT/CVT/RVT).
• Minimum 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience in emergency or critical care.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants in the ER and ICU.
• Partner with Medical Director, Hospital Director, and Emergency DVM leadership team.
• Mentor and develop Technicians in emergency and critical care.
• Support staffing, workflow, scheduling, and daily department operations.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and client service.
• Assist DVMs with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist with triage and emergency case management.
• Perform and oversee laboratory procedures, imaging, phlebotomy, and medication administration.
• Help improve protocols, training initiatives, and departmental efficiency.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture.
• Support technician growth, engagement, and retention.

Skills

Leadership

ER/ICU experience

Mentoring

Staffing & scheduling

Patient care

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT

VTS preferred

Tools

EzyVet

Imaging equipment

Job description

Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency is seeking a Veterinary Technician Manager to lead the ER and ICU teams while remaining hands-on in emergency care. The role combines clinical nursing with department leadership to drive patient outcomes, team development, and hospital culture.

The position offers a $70,000–$75,000+ annual salary based on experience, four 10-hour shifts weekly, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, CE allowance, and