Emergency Veterinary Technician Experienced Full/Part-Time
Full Time • Watkinsville
Benefits:
- Being part of an amazing team
- Benefit plans in the works -we are new to open
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
Emergency Veterinary Technician Experienced ( Skilled Vet Assistant)
Location: Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services (GVETS) Watkinsville, Georgia
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (Evenings, Weekends, Holidays required)
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for helping pets and their families during emergencies. Come join our team!!!
We are looking for skilled and motivated Experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our team. Committed to providing top-quality care for pets and compassionate support for their families.
What You’ll Do
• Perform triage and initial assessments and treatments on incoming emergency cases.
• Assist with emergency cases.
• Provide hands-on nursing care for critical patients.
• Place IV catheters, administer medications, and perform lab work.
• Assist veterinarians with emergency examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, and surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients and document treatments accurately.
• Support pet owners with clear communication and compassion.
• Communicate and help direct other team members
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs, pain levels, and response to therapy.
• Provide intensive nursing care to hospitalized and critical patients.
Technical Skills
• Place and maintain IV catheters, perform venipuncture, and collect lab samples.
• Operate diagnostic equipment (e.g., radiology, ultrasound, laboratory analyzers).
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Perform CPR and emergency resuscitation when required.
Client Communication & Support
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding patient status and treatments.
• Provide emotional support to pet owners during emergency and critical situations.
• Educate clients on discharge instructions, medication administration, and follow-up care.
Hospital Operations
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment, ICU, and surgical areas.
• Ensure all equipment and supplies are stocked and in working order.
• Adhere to hospital safety, sanitation, and infection-control protocols.
• Accurately document patient records, treatments, and progress notes.
What We’re Looking For
• Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or Experienced Veterinary Assistants is a MUST
• Previous experience in emergency/critical care strongly preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a high-energy, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and multitasking abilities.
• Willingness and desire to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong technical skills (IV catheter placement, venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, etc.)
• Technical skills in emergency and critical care medicine is desirable.
What We Offer
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Be part of a dedicated emergency veterinary team.
• Meaningful, rewarding work supporting pets and the people who love them.
• Training and growth opportunities in the veterinary field.
• Fun Working Environment
• Interact with Pets
• Career Advancement Opportunities
We are a New and Growing Emergency Hospital looking to create a fabulous team in a fun and fast paced working environment. If you like challenges and new and exciting opportunities then come and apply to come join our newly forming family of caring individuals. Excitement is waiting for you here.
The hospital is a newly designed and built, ground up construction, High Tech fully equipped true emergency hospital. We do not do routine care. Join us from the beginning and be a part of the growth.
If you are passionate about emergency medicine and want to make a difference when pets and their families need it most, we’d love to hear from you!
Location: Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services (GVETS) Watkinsville, Georgia
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (Evenings, Weekends, Holidays required)
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for helping pets and their families during emergencies. Come join our team!!!
We are looking for skilled and motivated Experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our team. Committed to providing top-quality care for pets and compassionate support for their families.
What You’ll Do
• Perform triage and initial assessments and treatments on incoming emergency cases.
• Assist with emergency cases.
• Provide hands-on nursing care for critical patients.
• Place IV catheters, administer medications, and perform lab work.
• Assist veterinarians with emergency examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, and surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients and document treatments accurately.
• Support pet owners with clear communication and compassion.
• Communicate and help direct other team members
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs, pain levels, and response to therapy.
• Provide intensive nursing care to hospitalized and critical patients.
Technical Skills
• Place and maintain IV catheters, perform venipuncture, and collect lab samples.
• Operate diagnostic equipment (e.g., radiology, ultrasound, laboratory analyzers).
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Perform CPR and emergency resuscitation when required.
Client Communication & Support
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding patient status and treatments.
• Provide emotional support to pet owners during emergency and critical situations.
• Educate clients on discharge instructions, medication administration, and follow-up care.
Hospital Operations
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment, ICU, and surgical areas.
• Ensure all equipment and supplies are stocked and in working order.
• Adhere to hospital safety, sanitation, and infection-control protocols.
• Accurately document patient records, treatments, and progress notes.
What We’re Looking For
• Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or Experienced Veterinary Assistants is a MUST
• Previous experience in emergency/critical care strongly preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a high-energy, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and multitasking abilities.
• Willingness and desire to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong technical skills (IV catheter placement, venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, etc.)
• Technical skills in emergency and critical care medicine is desirable.
What We Offer
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Be part of a dedicated emergency veterinary team.
• Meaningful, rewarding work supporting pets and the people who love them.
• Training and growth opportunities in the veterinary field.
• Fun Working Environment
• Interact with Pets
• Career Advancement Opportunities
We are a New and Growing Emergency Hospital looking to create a fabulous team in a fun and fast paced working environment. If you like challenges and new and exciting opportunities then come and apply to come join our newly forming family of caring individuals. Excitement is waiting for you here.
The hospital is a newly designed and built, ground up construction, High Tech fully equipped true emergency hospital. We do not do routine care. Join us from the beginning and be a part of the growth.
If you are passionate about emergency medicine and want to make a difference when pets and their families need it most, we’d love to hear from you!
Compensation: $14.00 - $25.00 per hour
About Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services
As the only dedicated overnight emergency vet near Athens, GA, we proudly serve Watkinsville, Oconee County, Clarke County, and surrounding areas with professionalism, urgency, and compassion. Our skilled team is equipped to manage life-threatening conditions, monitor patients throughout the night, and support both pet parents and referring veterinarians.
Our Mission
Our Mission
At Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services (GVETS), our mission is simple: to provide life-saving, compassionate emergency care when local veterinarians are closed. We are proud to be the only dedicated overnight veterinary emergency hospital in a 60-mile radius, serving pet owners and veterinary professionals across Athens, Watkinsville, Oconee County, and surrounding areas.
Meet Our Emergency Vet Care Team
At GVETS, our dedicated medical team brings skill, urgency, and compassion to every case. With specialized training in emergency and critical care, our doctors and veterinary staff are equipped to handle the most complex and time-sensitive situations — from trauma and surgery to pet toxicities and overnight monitoring.
We know that emergency visits are stressful for both pets and their people. That’s why our team focuses not only on expert treatment, but also on clear communication and calm reassurance — so you always know your pet is in capable, caring hands.
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