Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician - Crestview Animal Hospital & Emergency

PetVet Care Centers; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Crestview Animal Hospital & Emergency in Cumming, GA seeks an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced, compassionate team. This full-time role on the overnight swing requires solid triage skills, careful patient care, and strong teamwork in a 24-hour facility.

Responsibilities include exams, treatments, medications, anesthesia support, and maintaining medical records, with a competitive shift differential and opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), LVT, RVT, or LVMT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and interviews to determine animal requirements.
• Provide patient care including vital signs, medications, vaccines, and wound care.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures; maintain sterile equipment.

Skills

Emergency experience

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Crestview Animal Hospital & Emergency is currently seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people - providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as an Emergency Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced medical environment but values a calm, compassionate approach to patient care. This role requires strong triage skills, sharp attention to detail, and a focus on keeping our patients comfortable during critical hours. If you value a straightforward workplace, clear boundaries, and a culture that celebrates your wins, you'll fit right in here. This position is for our overnight shift and includes a competitive shift differential.

Crestview Animal Hospital in Cumming, Georgia, provides high-quality veterinary care with a focus on personalized service and compassionate treatment. The team is dedicated to creating a comfortable, stress-free experience while delivering comprehensive care for pets at every life stage.

Why Join Us:

Located in a quiet town, our 24-hour facility runs on four straightforward rules:

1. Be a decent human being-to our clients and to each other.
2. Do what is best for the pet, every single time.
3. Stay within the law.
4. Tell us what you learned or how you succeeded so we can grow together.

We are actively working toward becoming a fully Fear-Free certified hospital, prioritizing low-stress handling and the emotional well-being of our patients. If you are a compassionate professional who values a straightforward workplace, clear boundaries, and a culture that celebrates your wins, you'll fit right in here. This position is for our swing shift and includes a competitive shift differential.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT)
• Must have 2 years of veterinary experience

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Emergency experience

Schedule:

Full-Time - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7PM-7AM. Some holidays shifts are required.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support - including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle - a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$17.82-$24.20 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care - for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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