Licensed Veterinary Technician - Emergency Department

Description


Licensed Veterinary Technician - Emergency Department
nights, weekends and holidays
South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (SAVES) Center
Fayetteville, Ga

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 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.


SAVES is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician - Emergency Department to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At SAVES, 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

South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (SAVES) Center is a 24/7 emergency and specialty center located in Fayetteville, Georgia, focusing on strong referral relationships and providing emergency and specialty services to the Southern Atlanta community.

Our hospital has a fast-paced, team-first environment where empathy drives every decision and joy shows up even on the hardest shifts. We serve a diverse client base of emergency walk-ins and specialty referrals who trust us with their pets during some of the most critical moments of their lives. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care through accountability, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to each other and the animals we treat. Urgency, adaptability, and a thick skin with a big heart are all equally important here.

We are open 24/7 for emergency services and by appointment for specialty departments, serving the Southern Atlanta community.

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
*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week.
Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.


Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay
rate starting at $20 - $25/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide
range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.


About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical
excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and
partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals
across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies
provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver
better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs,
continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel
supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus
membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options
make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets
deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether