Veterinary Technician – Emergency Department

South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency & Specialty; Town of Manlius (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks

Job summary

South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (SAVES) in Fayetteville, GA, is hiring a Veterinary Technician – Emergency Department for nights, weekends, and holidays. You will assist veterinarians, support surgeries, and help manage urgent cases in a fast-paced, 24/7 setting.

We value compassion, teamwork, and thorough documentation. A licensing preference, clinical experience, and a strong work ethic are a fit for this role within Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Veterinary technician with 1-2 years of clinical experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from AVMA-accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures per state act.
• Maintain medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain health history from clients and update medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques and keep areas clean.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

Veterinary technician

Licensure preferred

1-2 years experience

Education

AVMA-accredited program preferred

Associate’s or Bachelor’s 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 & SkillsVeterinary technician, licensure preferred but not required1-2 years of clinical experienceAn 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 ToSupport veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, andeducate clientsAssist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity andmaintain positive patient flowAssist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state'sVeterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary techniciansCommunicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offerguidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additionaltreatmentsAssist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with thesupport of practice systemsObtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintainmedical chartsUse safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean,sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labsBe 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 - ThriveULive, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skillsA 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 pay401(k) with employer matchMental health resources, including easy access to therapy through LyraHealthPaid parental leavePurr-ental leave for when you adopt a petSubsidized backup childcare and elder careExpert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planningFREE CE coursesPet perks and veterinary service discountsStudent loan support tools and assistanceSome 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