Veterinary Technician - Emergency/ICU

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources via Lyra

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Backup childcare and elder care

Fertility and family planning support

Free CE courses

Pet perks & discounts

Student loan support tools

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician for its Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists and Emergency in Decatur, GA. This ER/ICU role supports end-to-end patient care, from outpatient treatments and lab work to admitting and discharging patients.

The team emphasizes collaboration and community care, with a 24/7 hospital environment. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of clinical experience; licensure is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician is preferred but not required.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s from an AVMA-accredited program preferred; or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end care for patients, including outpatient treatments and laboratory tests.
• Assist with admitting and discharging patients and maintain medical records.
• Support veterinarians to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with credentialing and practice acts.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Job description

Description

Veterinary Technician – ER/ICU (Day Shift)

Day Shift Full-Time with rotating weekends

Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists

Decatur, GA

$2,000 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 maintain positive patient flow
• 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

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