Veterinary Technician - Animal Emergency Center

Aec Memphis; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Relief fund

Career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Animal Emergency Center in Memphis is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced, high-volume emergency hospital team. You will provide compassionate patient care, assist with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostics while documenting patient information and communicating with clients.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow your clinical skills in a supportive culture of care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current TN Veterinary Technician License.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant/technician.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by determining animal requirements and assisting with exams and procedures.
• Support surgery by preparing supplies and restraining patients as directed.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and monitor patient responses.
• Maintain medical records and update the database accurately.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status per veterinarian directions.
• Sterilize equipment and maintain a clean, safe hospital environment.
• Assist with triage, admissions, discharges, and inventory management.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical records

Client communication

Emergency care

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Animal Emergency Center

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' Animal Emergency Center is currently seeking a 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 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.

Animal Emergency Center in Memphis, Tennessee, is a leading emergency veterinary hospital providing after-hours, weekend, and holiday care for pets in critical need. For 51 years, our hospital has been a part of the Memphis community, providing emergency care to pets and families when they need us most. Located in the heart of Memphis, we are a busy, high-volume emergency hospital where no two days are alike.

This is a place where your skills will be used. Our technicians are highly involved in patient care, and our team sees a tremendous variety of cases that provide opportunities to learn, grow, and continually expand your clinical skills. The work can be challenging and emotionally demanding, but it is also incredibly meaningful.

We are growing and looking for people who want to be part of making our hospital even better. If you enjoy being challenged, learning every day, working as part of a team, and knowing that what you do truly matters to the pets and families in our community, we would love to have you be part of our next chapter.

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 have a current State of TN Veterinary Technician License
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant/technician

Schedule

• Full-Time, shifts may include weeknights and weekends (day or night shifts), some overnights and holidays.

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

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to aCulture 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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Why Consider Our Memphis Hospital?

At Animal Emergency Center, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow your veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Animal Emergency Center, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.