Emergency Veterinary Technician

About the Role

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is opening a new specialty and emergency hospital in Dunwoody, Georgia, in October 2026. We are building a founding Emergency Nursing Team of skilled Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs), and experienced Veterinary Assistants passionate about emergency medicine and advanced patient care. Selected team members will begin onboarding and specialty training at our established Marietta hospital in September 2026 before transitioning to the new Dunwoody facility.

This is an opportunity to help build something exceptional from day one. As a founding member of our Emergency Team, you will shape workflows, support hospital culture, and establish the standard of patient care. At Dogwood, technicians are essential clinical partners, not just assistants.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Nursing and Patient Care
  • Perform patient assessments, obtain vital parameters, and recognize changes in patient condition
  • Triage incoming emergency cases and assist with prioritization of patient needs
  • Provide nursing care for hospitalized emergency and critical patients
  • Administer medications through appropriate routes including IV, IM, and SQ
  • Manage fluid therapy, constant rate infusions (CRIs), and blood product administration when indicated
  • Participate in patient rounds and communicate updates with the medical team
• Diagnostics and Technical Procedures
  • Perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Collect and prepare diagnostic samples
  • Assist with laboratory diagnostics and point-of-care testing
  • Perform digital radiography and proper patient positioning
  • Support advanced diagnostic procedures as needed
• Emergency Procedures and Critical Care Support
  • Assist with sedation, anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Monitor patients utilizing ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure monitoring, capnography, and temperature monitoring
  • Support oxygen therapy, oxygen cages, and other critical care interventions
  • Assist with CPR and emergency response efforts
  • Maintain patient comfort, safety, and continuity of care
• Team Collaboration and Clinical Excellence
  • Partner with veterinarians, emergency clinicians, and specialty teams
  • Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
  • Support efficient patient flow in a fast-paced emergency environment
  • Advocate for patients and provide compassionate support to families during stressful situations

Requirements

• 2+ years of veterinary hospital experience preferred
• Experience in Emergency, Critical Care, Specialty Medicine, Surgery, or high-volume General Practice
• Strong foundation in:
  • Veterinary nursing
  • Patient monitoring
  • Venipuncture
  • IV catheter placement
  • Medication administration
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Client communication

Qualifications

• LVT, RVT, or CVT credential (preferred)
• Emergency or Critical Care experience (preferred)
• RECOVER CPR Certification (preferred)
• Advanced anesthesia experience (preferred)
• Experience managing hospitalized or high-acuity patients (preferred)
• Interest in pursuing advanced specialty training or VTS credentialing (preferred)

Benefits

• Continuing Education and Professional Growth
  • $3,000 annual Continuing Education allowance
  • 2 paid Continuing Education days
  • Specialty mentorship and hands-on clinical development
  • Support for advanced certifications and VTS pathways
  • Professional membership support
  • Access to advanced emergency and specialty medicine experiences
• HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Eligible credentialed veterinary technicians may qualify for student loan repayment assistance if they:
    • Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
    • Successfully passed the VTNE
    • Obtained credentialing within the previous three years
  • Additional support may include:
    • Veterinary technician license reimbursement
    • License renewal assistance
    • Continuing education support
• Health and Financial
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Work-Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible scheduling options
• Wellness and Support
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Calm Health Wellness Resources
  • Mental health and wellbeing support
• Additional Perks
  • Employee Pet Care Discounts
  • Professional development opportunities

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and credentialing.