Licensed Veterinary Technician – Emergency Department

South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency & Specialty; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Job summary

South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) Center in Fayetteville, GA, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician – Emergency Department for night, weekend, and holiday coverage. Join Thrive Pet Healthcare’s network and contribute to high‑quality emergency care in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented hospital.

We offer growth opportunities within Thrive, a culture rooted in community, and a patient‑focused environment that supports compassionate care for pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Must hold veterinary technician licensure.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state Veterinary Practice Act for licensed technicians.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and Thrive Membership options, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems and obtain relevant health history from clients.
• Use safe restraining techniques and sustain clean, sterile treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Skills

Vet licensure

1-2 years experience

Education

AVMA‑accredited program

Job description

Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician – Emergency Department

Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician – Emergency Department nights, weekends and holidays South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (SAVES) Center Fayetteville, Ga

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.

Your Experience & Skills

• Veterinary technician licensure 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.

SAVES is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician – Emergency Department to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At SAVES, you’ll feel the warmth and culture of a small hospital. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

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.

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 – our care in action

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


• Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week.

Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $20 - $25/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether