Licensed Veterinary Technician Jobs in Georgia

Licensed Veterinary Technician jobs in Georgia are consistently active, with demand concentrated in companion animal clinics, emergency and specialty hospitals, and research or academic settings at every level from new graduates through senior and lead technicians. The busiest hiring markets are Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta, where established employers such as BluePearl Pet Hospital, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Banfield Pet Hospital maintain lasting presences across the state. The most in-demand specialties include emergency and critical care, dentistry, and anesthesia support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles31
Top employerBanfield Pet Hospital
Top cityBuford, GA
Cities hiring27
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialVeterinary Technician Certification

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Licensed Veterinary Technician
Mission Pet Health
Atlanta, Georgia
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$23 - $28/hr
10,000+

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Part-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician - Animal Medical Center of Cumming
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Part-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician - Animal Medical Center of Cumming
PetVet Care Centers
Cumming, Georgia
Animal Care & Husbandry
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$20 - $24/hr
Veterinary Technician Certification

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Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
Acworth, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Maintenance & Repair
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$22.67 - $32.75/hr
Veterinary Technician Certification
10,000+

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Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician - Overnights
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Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician - Overnights
MedVet
Atlanta, Georgia
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Laboratory Science
Veterinary Technician Certification
1,001-5,000

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ER Licensed Veterinary Technician (Swing Shift) - Crestview Animal Hospital & Emergency
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ER Licensed Veterinary Technician (Swing Shift) - Crestview Animal Hospital & Emergency
PetVet Care Centers
Cumming, Georgia
Manufacturing Operations
Warehouse Operations
$28.8 - $35.2/hr
Veterinary Technician Certification

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Licensed Veterinary Technician Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Buford
2 jobs
Atlanta
2 jobs
Cumming
2 jobs
Sandy Springs
2 jobs
Evans
1 job
Dallas
1 job
Duluth
1 job
Smyrna
1 job
Acworth
1 job

Licensed Veterinary Technician Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Banfield Pet Hospital11
  • Mission Pet Health6
  • PetVet Care Centers5
  • Petco2
  • MedVet1

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed veterinary technician jobs across Georgia.

  • Active licensed veterinary technician credential issued or recognized by the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine
  • Credentialed veterinary technician status through passing the Veterinary Technician National Examination
  • Associate or bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
  • Proficiency with patient monitoring, anesthesia, and surgical assistance in a clinical setting
  • Experience with electronic medical records and veterinary practice management software
  • Strong client communication skills and ability to work calmly in high-volume or emergency environments

Licensed Veterinary Technician Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensed veterinary technician in Georgia?

To become a licensed veterinary technician in Georgia, you must graduate from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination, and apply for licensure through the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine. The Board reviews your credentials, verifies your exam results, and issues your license before you may legally practice as an LVT in the state. Renewal is required on a set cycle with continuing education.

How much do licensed veterinary technicians make in Georgia?

Licensed veterinary technicians in Georgia earn a median of about $43,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $35,060 for the lowest 10% to over $58,590 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire licensed veterinary technicians in Georgia?

Employers hiring licensed veterinary technicians in Georgia right now include Banfield Pet Hospital, Mission Pet Health, and PetVet Care Centers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Georgia's density of specialty and emergency hospitals, particularly around the Atlanta metro, means a meaningful share of openings come from multi-location corporate groups with consistent staffing needs throughout the year.

Which Georgia cities have the most licensed veterinary technician jobs?

The Georgia cities with the most licensed veterinary technician openings are Buford, Atlanta, and Cumming. Atlanta's size and concentration of specialty, emergency, and corporate-owned general practices drive the highest volume, while Savannah and Augusta generate steady demand through regional referral hospitals, university-affiliated clinics, and a growing base of independently owned practices serving those metro populations.

Are there remote licensed veterinary technician jobs in Georgia?

Yes, but they're rare. Hands-on patient care, monitoring, and surgical support require physical presence, so the overwhelming majority of licensed veterinary technician roles in Georgia are on-site. About 0% of licensed veterinary technician openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to concentrate in veterinary telehealth triage, client education coordination, or practice management roles rather than direct clinical care.

How can I get hired as a licensed veterinary technician in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for veterinary assistant or technician trainee roles at corporate clinic groups such as Banfield or VCA, which regularly bring on new graduates and provide structured onboarding alongside credentialed staff. Completing an externship at an Atlanta-area emergency or specialty hospital while still enrolled in an AVMA-accredited program significantly improves your standing. Holding your Georgia LVT license on graduation, even without years of experience, places you ahead of unlicensed candidates for associate-level openings across the state.

Where can I find and apply to licensed veterinary technician jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to licensed veterinary technician jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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