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Emergency Veterinary Technician (LVT Preferred)

Job Description

🐾 Step Into High-Acuity Emergency Medicine


Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs (AEC Sandy Springs), part of Innovetive Petcare, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician (LVT preferred) to join our overnight Emergency & Critical Care team.


This is a hands-on, technical ER role for professionals who thrive under pressure and deliver patient care with urgency, precision, and compassion.

🩺 What You’ll Do


  • Perform ER triage and rapid patient assessment
  • Place IV catheters, draw blood, and administer fluids, CRIs, and medications
  • Monitor anesthesia (including high-risk cases) and recovery
  • Provide ICU-level nursing care for critical patients
  • Assist in emergency surgery and procedures
  • Run diagnostics: radiographs, in-house labs, cytology
  • Maintain accurate medical records and support team communication

🧠 Core Technical Skills

  • Emergency triage & case prioritization
  • IV catheter placement (including difficult cases)
  • Anesthesia monitoring & recovery
  • Fluid therapy & CRI calculations
  • Patient monitoring (ECG, SpO₂, BP, ETCO₂)
  • Pharmacology & safe medication administration

What We're Looking For


  • Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred (or eligible in Georgia)
  • VTNE completed + AVMA-accredited program strongly preferred
  • 2–5+ years of ER, ICU, surgery, or specialty experience
  • Highly skilled non-credentialed technicians will be considered with strong ER competency
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently in high-acuity settings

🌟 Top Candidate Traits

  • Calm, confident, and decisive under pressure
  • Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
  • Team-oriented with clear communication
  • Compassionate with clients during stressful situations
  • Proactive, adaptable, and accountable

💡 What Success Looks Like

  • Confidently managing critical and emergent cases
  • Supporting multiple patients without compromising care
  • Acting as a trusted clinical partner to DVMs
  • Contributing to a high-performing ER team

What We Offer


🎓 HeadStart Program – Newly Credentialed LVTs

We proudly support early-career technicians through our HeadStart Program.

Eligibility:
  • AVMA-accredited program graduate within the last 3 years
  • VTNE passed
  • Eligible for or holding LVT licensure in Georgia
Program Includes:
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Structured ER mentorship and onboarding
  • Accelerated clinical skill development

💰 Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly compensation - based on skill set and experience
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Annual CE allowance + CE PTO
  • Paid LVT licensure and renewal fees
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employee pet care discounts
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Relocation assistance available for experienced ER LVTs

🌟 Why Join AEC Sandy Springs

  • Practice advanced emergency and critical care medicine daily
  • Work alongside highly skilled ER technicians and veterinarians
  • Be part of a high-performing, collaborative clinical team
  • Access career growth across Innovetive Petcare’s national network
  • Contribute meaningfully to life-saving patient outcomes

🚀 Advance Your Emergency Veterinary Career

If you are a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) ready to operate at the top of your license in a fast-paced ER setting, we want to connect with you.

👉 Apply today to join a team where your clinical expertise makes a difference—every shift. 🐾