Veterinary Technician – Emergency Department

Thrive Pet Care; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

LyraHealth mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Backup childcare and elder care

Expert advice and network discounts

FREE CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service-dis

Student loan support tools

Job summary

South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (SAVES) Center in Fayetteville, GA seeks a Veterinary Technician – Emergency Department for nights, weekends, and holidays.

You’ll support veterinarians, assist with surgeries, and communicate with clients while maintaining medical records and patient flow in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician is preferred but not required.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience.
• AVMA-accredited associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care and advocate for pets.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures following state Veterinary Practice Act.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and Thrive Membership options.
• Maintain medical records and patient flow to maximize productivity.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

Clinical veterinary experience

Team collaboration

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology degree

Job description

DescriptionVeterinary Technician – Emergency Departmentnights, weekends and holidaysSouth Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (SAVES) CenterFayetteville, GaAbout YouYou’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for ourprecious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care offacilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to supportservices 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 preferred but not required• 1-2 years of clinical experience• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinarytechnology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education,training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, andabilities.SAVES is looking for a 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 ahospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of bothworlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.About The HospitalSouth 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, andeducate clients• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity andmaintain positive patient flow• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state'sVeterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offerguidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additionaltreatments• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with thesupport of practice systems• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintainmedical 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 membersYou’ll Grow with UsHere, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensivelearning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentialsthrough:• 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 hospitalAnd, 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 isdeeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive PetHealthcare.Benefits – our care in actionThrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical,professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, andshort- 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 LyraHealth• 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 payrate starting at $17 - $20/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a widerange of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.About ThriveThrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medicalexcellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams andpartners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitalsacross the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companiesprovide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliverbetter care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs,continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feelsupported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plusmembership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial optionsmake accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their petsdeserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether#ZR