Veterinary Technician - Emergency/ICU

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Lyra Health therapy

Parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare

Vet service discounts

Free CE courses

Student loan support

Job summary

Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists and Emergency in Decatur, GA is seeking an overnight Veterinary Technician for the ER/ICU team. The role supports veterinarians, assists with surgeries, and maintains medical records to ensure high-quality patient care.

Open 24/7 to serve Decatur and surrounding areas; Thrive Pet Healthcare supports the hospital with national resources and programs. Sign-on bonus of $1,500 is offered to eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of clinical experience required or preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and advocate for patients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures as credentialed for technicians.
• Maintain medical records and communicate with clients about health concerns and Thrive Membership options.

Skills

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Patient care

Comfort with procedures

Education

AVMA‑accredited program degree preferred (Associate/Bachelor)

Veterinary technician licensure (preferred)

Job description

Veterinary Technician – ER/ICU

Overnight

Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists

Decatur, GA

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus

About You

You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services 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 is preferred but not required.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists and Emergency is looking for an overnight veterinary technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Saint Francis you’ll feel the warmth and culture of a small hospital. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About The Hospital

Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists and Emergency is a Speciailty and Emergency hospital located in Decatur focusing on specialty and emergency care. Our hospital has a collaborative work environment and a dedicated client base. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care. Team work, respect and accountability are all equally important.

We are open 24/7serving the Decatur and surrounding areas.

You’re Willing and Able To

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and

educate clients

• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical 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 members

You’ll Grow with Us

Skills

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• 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 hospital

And, 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 is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care In Action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- 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 Lyra Health
• 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.