Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency (AVSE) is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our Overnight Emergency team in Alpharetta, GA. This is an opportunity to work in a brand-new specialty and emergency hospital while caring for emergency patients alongside an experienced medical team.

Licensed Veterinary Technicians with Emergency Medicine experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your skills or a credentialed Veterinary Technician ready to advance your career in emergency medicine, AVSE offers opportunities to develop your technical skills in a collaborative environment.

Compensation

• $18–$35/hr based on experience and certifications
• Additional $2/hr overnight shift differential
• Up to $2,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified LVTs

Benefits

• CE allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Employee pet discount
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more!

Schedule

• Full-time
• Three 12-hour overnight shifts per week
• 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Overnight schedule

Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant on our Emergency team, you will help provide hands-on care for emergency patients in a fast-paced specialty hospital.

• Assist veterinarians with emergency patient assessments, treatments, and procedures
• Triage and safely restrain and handle emergency patients
• Provide nursing care and monitor patients throughout treatment and hospitalization
• Perform venipuncture, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection as appropriate to your training and credentials
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and other emergency procedures
• Accurately perform medication calculations and follow established treatment protocols
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the medical team
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient treatment documentation
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding patient care and treatment
• Collaborate with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and other hospital team members
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment environment
• Support a positive, respectful, and collaborative hospital culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
• Emergency veterinary medicine experience preferred
• LVT or VTS certification prioritized
• Strong knowledge of basic veterinary medicine, including triage, restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, venipuncture, anesthesia induction/monitoring/recovery, drug calculations, medication administration, and laboratory procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Excellent communication skills with clients and veterinary team members
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to the needs of individual patients
• Dependable, compassionate, and committed to excellent patient care
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

About the Hospital

Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency (AVSE) is a 20,500-square-foot specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving Alpharetta and the surrounding communities. Our hospital brings together Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, and Neurology in a collaborative environment focused on advanced patient care and compassionate communication with clients.

Our state-of-the-art facility includes:

• Four well-equipped surgical suites
• Dedicated canine and feline ICU wards
• CUBEX medication dispensing units
• Dedicated isolation wards
• CT and MRI
• Fluoroscopy
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• Digital radiology
• 10 exam rooms
• ezyVet with SmartFlow patient management system
• Dedicated office and conference space

Our team is committed to providing advanced medical treatment, compassionate and transparent communication with clients, and a collaborative workplace where team member well-being matters.

Surrounding Areas

AVSE is located in Alpharetta, GA, north of Atlanta, and serves pets and families throughout the North Atlanta region. The surrounding communities offer a variety of residential neighborhoods, dining, shopping, parks, and outdoor recreation, with convenient access to the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.

Alpharetta and the surrounding North Atlanta communities offer a variety of lifestyle and commuting options for veterinary professionals considering a move to the area. AVSE provides an opportunity to build your emergency and specialty veterinary career while working with an experienced medical team in a modern, advanced facility.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.