Veterinary Technician (LVT Preferred)

Veterinary Technician (LVT Preferred)

Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs is seeking a highly skilled full-time emergency veterinary technician to join our emergency and critical care team. This is a high-acuity, hands-on clinical role designed for experienced technicians who excel in fast-paced environments and are confident in advanced technical skills, anesthesia monitoring, and emergency patient care. This opportunity is ideal for a technician looking to maintain a flexible schedule while continuing to practice at a high level in emergency veterinary medicine. As an emergency veterinary technician, you will play a critical role in delivering life-saving care, supporting DVMs, and managing complex cases from triage through recovery. Candidates must be confident working independently, prioritizing critical patients, and executing advanced technical skills with precision.

What You'll Do

• Perform ER triage, rapid patient assessment, and case prioritization
• Provide ICU-level nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients
• Assist with emergency stabilization and life-saving interventions

• Place IV catheters (including difficult placements), collect blood samples, and administer fluids
• Calculate and manage fluid therapy, CRIs, and medication dosing
• Administer medications safely and accurately

• Monitor anesthesia for routine and high-risk patients (including emergency surgeries)
• Oversee anesthetic recovery and post-operative care
• Assist in emergency and soft tissue surgical procedures

• Perform radiographs, in-house laboratory testing, and basic cytology
• Monitor patients using ECG, SpO₂, blood pressure, and ETCO₂

• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records
• Communicate effectively with DVMs and team members to ensure continuity of care
• Provide compassionate, professional support to clients during emergency situations

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) preferred (or eligible)
• VTNE completed and graduate of an AVMA-accredited program strongly preferred
• 2+ years of ER, ICU, surgery, or specialty veterinary experience required
• Strong proficiency in: emergency triage and case management, advanced IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring and recovery (including high-risk cases), fluid therapy and CRI calculations, critical patient monitoring and nursing care
• Highly skilled non-credentialed technicians with strong ER experience may be considered

Schedule & Availability

• Full-time schedule availability required, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support hospital operations and patient care demands
• Ability to work extended shifts in a fast-paced Emergency & Critical Care environment; standard schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts weekly
• Flexibility and adaptability to support high-volume caseloads, critical patients, and changing clinical priorities in a dynamic ER setting

What We're Looking For

• Calm, confident, and decisive in high-pressure situations
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in an ER setting
• Team-oriented with clear, professional communication
• Compassionate and client-focused during stressful situations
• Adaptable, proactive, and accountable

Compensation, Benefits & Growth Opportunities

AEC Sandy Springs team members enjoy a comprehensive and competitive benefits package through Innovetive Petcare, designed to support your professional growth, financial wellness, and work-life balance in a fast-paced Emergency & Critical Care environment.

We proudly support recent graduates through the Innovetive Petcare Headstart Program, designed for AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology graduates who have obtained licensure and successfully passed the VTNE within the past three years. This program provides student loan repayment assistance while helping you continue building your veterinary career in emergency medicine.

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience, technical skillset, and ER/specialty background
• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Shift differentials where applicable

Full-Time Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + Holiday Pay Incentives
• Continuing Education (CE) Allowance + Paid Training Opportunities
• Mental Health & Wellness Support Programs offered through Rocket Lawyer and Calm Health.
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Access to advanced training and professional development opportunities
• Career growth opportunities within the Innovetive Petcare network

Why Join AEC Sandy Springs

• Practice advanced emergency and critical care veterinary medicine
• Work alongside experienced ER veterinarians and highly skilled technicians
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing clinical team
• Gain exposure to complex, high-acuity emergency cases
• Grow your career within a nationally supported veterinary network
• Work in an environment that values technical excellence, teamwork, and continued learning

Advance Your Emergency Veterinary Career

If you are an experienced emergency veterinary technician looking for an opportunity to apply advanced skills in anesthesia, critical care, triage, and emergency medicine, we encourage you to apply. Join a team where your clinical expertise directly impacts patient outcomes—every shift. Apply today to become part of AEC Sandy Springs.

About Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs

Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs specializes in complete veterinary emergency and critical care for dog and cat companion animals in Sandy Springs, GA. We are an emergency practice with a highly efficient team that is devoted to providing outstanding emergency care to our community. We provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday care to best support our clients in their time of need. We pride ourselves in maintaining a nursing staff that is highly technically skilled in all aspects of veterinary specialty medicine. As an emergency facility, we do not do routine veterinary care such as vaccines, elective surgeries (spays/neuters), or boarding. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:

• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services: Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' emergency and critical care needs.
• Surgical Services: Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures.
• Anesthesia: We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.
• Emergency/Critical Care Consults: We offer in-hospital referrals to an emergency/critical care specialist who performs ultrasounds, and endoscopic procedures and helps with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.
• Radiology Services: Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high-quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders. We also perform detailed Ultrasounds (abdomen, heart, etc)
• Electrocardiography Services: We provide ECG services on-site.
• Laboratory: Our in-house laboratory facilities provide serum chemistry, hematology, serology, blood gases, urinalysis, and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
• Pharmacy: We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, and shampoos to meet the needs of your pet.

Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Apply Now