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Emergency Veterinary Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Sandy Springs, GA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 23 - 30
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Great emergency medicine takes a strong team.
At Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs were looking for an experienced veterinary professional who is ready to make an impact in a fast-paced Emergency Veterinary environment. Whether youre a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant with strong emergency experience youll have the opportunity to use your skills expand your clinical knowledge and work alongside a team that values collaboration and excellent patient care.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced veterinary professional looking for a consistent weekend schedule meaningful hands-on emergency experience and a team where your contributions matter.
Your Schedule
- Full-time
- Friday Sunday
- 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
- Consistent 12-hour shifts
- 36 hours per week
Why Join Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs
At AEC Sandy Springs youll care for a diverse range of emergency and urgent care patients while working alongside experienced Emergency Veterinarians and veterinary professionals.
Youll have opportunities to:
- Provide hands-on care in a fast-paced Emergency Veterinary Hospital
- Support emergency and urgent care cases from triage through treatment and recovery
- Strengthen skills in emergency nursing anesthesia surgery support diagnostics and critical patient monitoring
- Work with a collaborative team that values communication and teamwork
- Continue developing your clinical skills through training and continuing education
- Build a long-term career with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Receive employee pet care discounts
What Youll Do
As an Emergency Veterinary Technician youll provide hands-on patient care while supporting veterinarians during emergency cases procedures and treatments.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform patient triage and assist with emergency assessments
- Obtain patient histories and monitor changes in patient condition
- Perform venipuncture blood collection and IV catheter placement
- Administer medications fluids and treatments as directed
- Perform in-house laboratory diagnostics and prepare samples for reference laboratories
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical and emergency procedures
- Support emergency treatments and patient recovery
- Assist with radiology and diagnostic imaging
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment sheets
- Communicate effectively with veterinarians technicians and clients
- Provide compassionate support to patients and their families during emergency situations
What Were Looking For
Were looking for an experienced veterinary professional who can confidently contribute to a busy emergency environment.
Required:
- 2 years of veterinary clinical experience
- Experience in Emergency Urgent Care Specialty or high-volume General Practice
- Strong foundation in veterinary nursing and patient care
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication organization and attention to detail
- Dependable adaptable and committed to teamwork
Strong candidates will have experience with:
- Emergency triage and patient assessment
- Venipuncture and blood collection
- IV catheter placement
- Medication administration and fluid therapy
- Anesthesia monitoring
- In-house laboratory diagnostics
- Patient monitoring and nursing care
LVT credentials are preferred but not required. Experienced Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants with strong emergency urgent care specialty or high-volume clinical experience are encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
This position requires working in a busy emergency veterinary hospital where patient care is the highest priority.
Qualified candidates should be able to:
- Stand walk bend kneel crouch and remain active throughout extended shifts
- Safely restrain dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently with assistance available for heavier patients
- Perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail
- Work around animal dander fur odors cleaning products disinfectants medications and laboratory materials
- Safely work around animal waste bodily fluids blood sharps and infectious diseases while following hospital safety protocols
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Respond quickly and safely to changing patient and hospital needs in a fast-paced emergency environment
What We Offer
Eligible full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health financial well-being professional development and work-life balance including:
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid CE opportunities
- Mental health and wellness support
- Employee assistance resources
- Employee pet care discounts
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Student Loan Assistant Available through Headstart Repayment Program for qualifying Veterinary Technology students.
- Support for continued growth within a network of veterinary hospitals and specialty practices
Join the AEC Sandy Springs Team
If youre an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician looking for a consistent full-time schedule meaningful emergency medicine experience and a team that values your skills and professional growth wed love to meet you.
Apply today and take the next step in your emergency veterinary career with Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We handle the day-to-day business operations while you provide excellent medical care. Join a veterinary family that cares about your happiness and success.
