Veterinary Assistant

Who we are

South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (SAVES) is a 24/7 emergency and specialty clinic serving Fayetteville and surrounding communities. Since opening our state‑of‐the‑art facility in 2016, we have grown into a trusted referral center, partnering with family veterinarians to deliver advanced diagnostics, surgery, and compassionate ICU care. Our dedicated team values excellence, teamwork, and passion—committed to exceptional service for pets, families, and our veterinary partners.

• Assist veterinarians with patient exams, diagnostics, procedures, and surgeries.
• Perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and other diagnostics as directed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and fluid therapy according to protocols.
• Monitor anesthesia and surgical recovery, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Collect and record patient medical histories, vitals, and progress notes in electronic records.
• Educate and support clients on treatment plans, preventive care, and at‑home instructions.
• Use proper animal restraint techniques and maintain safe handling practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and surgery environment.
• Support emergency and critical care patients with triage, monitoring, and interventions.
• Collaborate with doctors, technicians, and CSRs to ensure efficient patient flow and continuity of care.

• Graduate of an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program preferred.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience; ER/specialty experience a plus.
• Strong technical skills in anesthesia, patient monitoring, and nursing care.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide compassionate client education.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Physical ability to lift 40 pounds unassisted and remain on feet for extended periods.

• Thrive
  
  U – a vast, free library of continuing education courses.
• Clinical Workshops – live, virtual sessions to sharpen confidence and hands‑on skills.
• Technical Fundamentals – specialized training in anesthesia, patient monitoring, lab work, and hospital operations.
• Career Mobility – hospitals nationwide provide flexibility to explore different specialties and settings.

• Paid time off including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Top‑quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and no waiting period.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete.
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program.

Hourly pay rate starting at $19 – $25 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.