Surgery Veterinary Technician or Assistant, AVSE

Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency in Alpharetta is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding Surgery team!

Available Sign-On Bonus Structures up to $1500 for LVTs and $750 for Experienced Assistant Candidates!

Compensation: $22 - $28 per hour, based on experience and certifications.

Schedule Requirements: Full-time, Monday - Thursday, 7am - 5pm. Occasional extended hours as needed, based on case load. 

Full-Time Benefits:

• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Employee Pet Discount
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development Assistance, with Penn Foster Scholarship Opportunities available! 
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

AVSE is proud to offer a strong team environment that shows our appreciation by supporting you with extra hands, workplace wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement with a possibility of scholarships, and more!

About You:

You are passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative surgical environment. You value teamwork, communication, and creating a positive, supportive hospital culture. You are detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager to continue growing your clinical skills.

Experience in anesthesia is highly desired for this role—but not required. We’re happy to support learning and development for the right candidate!

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with surgical procedures and patient preparation
• Provide compassionate nursing care and patient monitoring
• Take vital signs, collect samples, and assist with diagnostics
• Administer medications and maintain accurate medical records
• Perform proper animal restraint and handling
• Assist with catheter placement, phlebotomy, and radiology
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant hospital environment
• Support the surgical team with efficiency and attention to detail

Requirements:

• Minimum 1+ year of experience in a veterinary setting (preferred)
• Active veterinary technician license required for LVTs, with proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, and surgical support preferred and strong technical skills including catheter placement, phlebotomy, and radiology
• Working knowledge of patient care, restraint, and basic procedures, with a willingness to learn and grow in a surgical environment
• Ability to work around anesthetic gases, chemicals, and zoonotic diseases. Comfortable working with animals, including those who are sick or stressed. Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills. 
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.
• Flexibility to support occasional schedule adjustments

Who We Are: 

AVSE is a brand new 20,500-square-foot facility that houses ER, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, and Neurology. Together, we will strive to deliver advanced medical treatment to our patients, compassionate and transparent communication to their families, and a collaborative workspace where staff well-being matters. Under the direction of our highly experienced Medical Director, and with the back-end business support of Ethos Veterinary Health, AVSE has been a welcome addition to the patients and families of Alpharetta and the surrounding communities!

Our hospital includes: Four well-equipped surgical suites, dedicated canine and feline ICU wards, CUBEX mini units, dedicated isolation wards, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Digital Radiology, 10 exam rooms, EzyVet with Smart flow patient manag