Job Description

Veterinary Technician Manager (ER/ICU) – CVT/RVT/LVT
$70,000 - $75,000+ based on experience | Full-Time
Alpharetta, GA | Four 10-hour shifts per week

Looking for a Veterinary Technician leadership role where you can lead a high-performing ER/ICU team while continuing to work hands-on in emergency and critical care medicine? Join Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency, a growing specialty and emergency hospital where experienced Veterinary Technicians are empowered to lead, mentor, and make a direct impact on patient care, team development, and hospital culture.

Pay & Benefits:

• $70,000 - $75,000+ annually based on experience
• Full-time leadership opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + holidays
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet discount
• Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance
• Professional development support
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) advancement support
• Collaborative leadership environment with direct partnership with hospital leadership

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, with rotating days, swing, weekends, and holidays

Veterinary Technician Manager Responsibilities:

As the Veterinary Technician Manager for our Emergency and ICU departments, you will provide both clinical and operational leadership within a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment.

This role combines hands-on emergency nursing with team leadership and department management.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and support Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants in the ER and ICU
• Partner closely with the Medical Director, Hospital Director, and Emergency DVM leadership team
• Mentor and develop Veterinary Technicians in emergency and critical care skills
• Support staffing, workflow, scheduling, and daily department operations
• Maintain high standards of patient care and client service
• Assist DVMs with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatments
• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assist with triage and emergency case management
• Perform and oversee laboratory procedures, imaging, phlebotomy, and medication administration
• Help improve protocols, training initiatives, and departmental efficiency
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture
• Support technician growth, engagement, and retention

Qualifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician required (LVT/CVT/RVT)
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience in emergency or critical care
• Minimum 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience
• Strong technical emergency nursing skills
• Experience with:
  • Triage and emergency case management
  • Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Phlebotomy and venipuncture
  • Drug calculations and medication administration
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment

About Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency:

Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency (AVSE) is a modern 20,500-square-foot specialty and emergency veterinary hospital located in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Our hospital includes Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, and Neurology services, allowing Veterinary Technicians to work alongside highly skilled specialists while building advanced ER and critical care experience.

Our facility features:

• Five surgical suites
• Dedicated canine and feline ICU wards
• Dedicated isolation wards
• CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, and Endoscopy
• Digital Radiology
• Full pharmacy CUBEX units
• 10 exam rooms
• EzyVet with Smart Flow patient management system
• Large conference and collaboration spaces

AVSE is supported by Ethos Veterinary Health while maintaining a collaborative hospital culture focused on patient care, professional growth, and team well-being.

Why Choose Alpharetta:

Alpharetta offers access to advanced specialty medicine while providing a high quality of life outside the hospital. Veterinary professionals choosing our area are drawn to:

• Strong specialty and emergency veterinary community
• Growing healthcare and professional market
• Excellent restaurants, shopping, and entertainment
• Outdoor recreation and parks
• Access to Atlanta without living directly in the city
• Highly desirable suburbs and communities

Our location attracts team members from across the North Atlanta region including  Roswell • Johns Creek • Cumming • Duluth • Suwanee • Sandy Springs • Marietta • Woodstock • Milton • Canton • Buford • Lawrenceville • Norcross • Gainesville • Northeast Atlanta suburbs.  Relocation candidates from Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina are also encouraged to apply.

If you are an experienced Veterinary Technician leader looking for an opportunity to grow your career in emergency and critical care while helping shape a positive and collaborative hospital culture, we would love to hear from you!

Alpharetta, GA

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

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