Veterinary Technician - Fast-Paced ER & Surgery (11am-7pm)

National Veterinary Associates; Bloomingdale (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our busy clinic. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will provide nursing care, assist veterinarians with examinations and procedures, prepare patients for surgery, monitor anesthesia, and support emergency and high-volume cases. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of veterinary technician experience required.
• Demonstrated experience assisting with emergency cases and surgical procedures.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary nursing and patient care.
• Comfortable working in a busy, high-volume clinic.
• Excellent multitasking, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively when managing multiple patients and competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to veterinary patients.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia and surgery.
• Assist with emergency and urgent-care cases while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.
• Perform and assist with laboratory diagnostics, including bloodwork, urinalysis, cytology, and other in-house testing.
• Place and maintain IV catheters and administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Obtain and monitor patient vital signs and document medical information.
• Handle, restrain, and care for patients safely and compassionately.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, team members, and clients.
• Maintain clean, organized, and stocked treatment and surgical areas.
• Prioritize and manage multiple patients and tasks in a high-volume environment.
• Follow clinic protocols for patient safety, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Emergency patient care

Surgical assistance

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our busy clinic. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will provide nursing care, assist veterinarians with examinations and procedures, prepare patients for surgery, monitor anesthesia, and support emergency and high-volume cases. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.