PRN Veterinary Technician - Westside Animal Emergency Clinic

PetVet Care Centers; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000

Job summary

Westside Animal Emergency Clinic in Lithia Springs, Georgia is seeking PRN Veterinary Technicians to join our emergency team and deliver compassionate, high‑quality care for pets in urgent situations.

Join a culture of care with local autonomy and national support. The role involves patient exams, diagnostics, anesthesia assistance, nursing care, and accurate record‑keeping, with a sign-on bonus based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Veterinary Technician license (CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT) required or in good standing.
• Experience with emergency veterinary care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients.
• Perform physical exams, diagnostics, and nursing care.
• Assist during surgeries and procedures; monitor anesthesia.
• Maintain medical records and discharge instructions.
• Administer medications and vaccines; ensure proper documentation.
• Sterilize and maintain equipment and work areas; manage inventory.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian.
• Assist with triage, admissions, and discharge of emergency patients.

Skills

CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT

Client communications

Triaging & blood draws

Surgical prep

Anesthesia monitoring

In-house lab (Idexx)

Euthanasia assistance

Safe animal restraint

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Idexx in-house lab

ezyVet

Job description

Bring your skills to PetVet and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 based on your experience as a credentialed veterinary technician!

PetVet Care Centers' Westside Animal Emergency Clinic is currently seeking PRN Veterinary Technicians 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 a Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Westside Animal Emergency Clinic in Lithia Springs, Georgia, is a dedicated emergency veterinary hospital providing after-hours and critical care services. With a highly trained team and a fast-paced environment, they deliver urgent, life‑saving care when pets need it most.

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
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT).
• Client communications
• Proficient in the following:
  • Triaging, placing IV catheters, and blood draws
  • Surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and post-surgical recovery
  • Proper positioning for x-rays and running in-house lab work on Idexx machines,
  • Safe animal restraint and euthanasia assistance

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Previous ER experience
• ezyVet practice management experience

Schedule:

PRN, rotating shifts (no overnights), hospital is open Monday-Friday and weekends

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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