Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant PartTime

Emergency Veterinary Technician / Assistant (Part‑Time)

Location:

Watkinsville, Georgia – Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services (GVETS)

Schedule:

Part‑time, flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays; open 365 days a year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary

GVETS provides emergency and urgent veterinary care 365 days a year, including nights, weekends, and all major holidays. Our hospital features modern, high‑tech diagnostic and treatment equipment, a collaborative team culture, and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient and client care.

• Perform triage and initial assessments on incoming emergency cases
• Assist veterinarians with emergency examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
• Provide hands‑on nursing care for critical patients, including IV catheter placement, medication administration, and lab work
• Assist with anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, and CPR/emergency resuscitation
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, pain levels, and response to therapy

• Place and maintain IV catheters, perform venipuncture, and collect lab samples
• Operate diagnostic equipment (radiology, ultrasound, laboratory analyzers)
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Perform CPR and emergency resuscitation when required

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding patient status and treatments
• Provide emotional support during emergencies and critical care situations
• Educate clients on discharge instructions, medication administration, and follow‑up care

• 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

• Experienced Veterinary Assistants are welcome
• Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT, RVT, LVT) preferred
• Previous experience in emergency or critical care strongly preferred
• Ability to thrive in a high‑energy, team‑oriented environment
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills
• Willingness and desire to work part‑time nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong technical skills in emergency and critical care medicine are desirable

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Be part of a dedicated, supportive, and amazing emergency veterinary team
• Meaningful, rewarding work supporting pets and their families
• Get in on the ground floor of a new hospital and shape its future
• Plenty of room to grow and advance your career as the hospital expands
• Training and growth opportunities in the veterinary field
• Fun, fast‑paced working environment
• Daily interaction with pets in need

If you are passionate about emergency medicine and want to make a difference while being part of an amazing team with room to grow, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now by sending your resume and a brief cover letter.