Registered Veterinary Technician - Shift Lead

Registered Veterinary Technician, Shift Lead

Day Weekday/Weekend Shift
Fayetteville, GA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (SAVES), a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

At South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (SAVES), you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic emergency and specialty clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

At South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES), we provide 24/7 emergency, urgent, and specialty care for dogs and cats in Fayetteville and surrounding communities. Since opening our state‑of‑the‑art facility in 2016, we’ve grown into a trusted referral centre, 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.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

As a Registered Veterinary Technician Shift Lead, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end‑to‑end care for our patients while leading and supporting your team. From facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to coaching and mentoring team members, you’ll help ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations on the floor and deliver exceptional care.

• Delegate and oversee daily workflow on the floor to ensure efficiency, teamwork, and high standards of care.
• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Coach, train, and mentor team members, fostering professional development and accountability.
• 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.

• Veterinary technician licensure required.
• 1‑2 years of clinical experience; leadership experience preferred.
• An associate 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.

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 – Thrive
  
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• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• Earn your AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

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…