Emergency Veterinary Technician - Day Shift

Department: Veterinary TechniciansLocation: Marietta, Georgia Compensation: $18.00 - $38.00 / hour Description Practice Emergency Medicine. Use Your Skills. Grow With Dogwood. Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our Marietta Emergency Services team. If you thrive in a fast-paced hospital, enjoy the variety of emergency medicine, and want to work alongside experienced clinicians while putting your technical skills to work, this is an opportunity to grow with a team that values veterinary technicians. Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Work a 12-hour daytime schedule caring for emergency patients from arrival through triage, stabilization, treatment, hospitalization, discharge, or transfer. You'll work alongside five Board-Certified Criticalists, experienced Emergency Veterinarians, and specialty clinicians while gaining exposure to a diverse and challenging emergency caseload. What You'll Do As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you'll provide efficient, compassionate, and technically advanced care from patient arrival through stabilization, treatment, hospitalization, discharge, or transfer. Emergency Nursing Perform emergency triage and patient assessmentStabilize and monitor patients with trauma, respiratory distress, toxicity, seizures, pain, urinary obstruction, GI emergencies, and other urgent conditionsPlace IV catheters and collect blood and diagnostic samplesAdminister medications, fluid therapy, and CRIsMonitor hospitalized emergency patientsAssist with RECOVER CPR and emergency resuscitationRecognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptlyDiagnostics and Procedures Perform and process in-house laboratory diagnosticsAssist with digital radiography, ultrasound, and emergency diagnosticsPrepare patients for emergency proceduresAssist with wound care, bandaging, catheter placement, and other treatmentsMaintain accurate electronic medical recordsAnesthesia and Surgical Support Assist with emergency procedures and surgeriesMonitor anesthesia using ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, blood pressure, and temperatureSupport perioperative care, pain management, and patient recoveryTeamwork and Client Care Partner with Emergency Veterinarians, Criticalists, specialty clinicians, and fellow techniciansMaintain efficient patient flow during busy periodsCommunicate patient updates clearly and effectivelySupport clients compassionately during stressful situationsMaintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment environment What We're Looking For Required3–5 years of Emergency, ICU, Urgent Care, or Specialty Veterinary experienceStrong emergency triage and patient assessment skillsProficiency with drug calculations, CRIs, anesthesia, and emergency nursingExperience with IV catheter placement, blood collection, diagnostics, and hospitalized patient careCalm, organized, and decisive in high-acuity situationsStrong communication and teamwork skillsPassion for Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Medicine PreferredLicensed, Registered, or Certified Veterinary TechnicianRECOVER CPR certificationAdvanced anesthesia experienceEmergency or Specialty CEInterest in pursuing VTS certification Early-career technicians: We encourage you to watch for future opportunities that better align with your current experience level. Physical and Work Environment This is an active Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital. Candidates should be comfortable with:Lifting, carrying, and restraining animals up to 50 lbs.; assistance/equipment available for heavier patientsStanding, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and moving throughout the hospital for extended periodsHandling fractious, fearful, injured, and medically fragile animalsCleaning, disinfecting, stocking, and maintaining treatment areasExposure to animal hair, dander, saliva, urine, feces, blood, bodily fluids, and medical wasteWorking around veterinary cleaning products, disinfectants, medications, and other hospital chemicalsFollowing infection-control procedures and wearing appropriate PPERemaining alert and responsive in a fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency environment Exposure to animals, allergens, bodily fluids, medical waste, and veterinary cleaning products is a routine part of working in Emergency and Specialty Medicine. Grow Your Career at Dogwood At Dogwood, exceptional medicine starts with exceptional veterinary professionals. Our technicians are skilled medical professionals and essential members of the patient care team. You'll have opportunities to:Practice alongside five Board-Certified CriticalistsGain exposure to diverse Emergency and Specialty casesStrengthen your Emergency Veterinary Nursing skillsReceive mentorship from experienced cliniciansAccess annual Continuing Education support + 2 paid CE daysPursue advanced certifications and VTS pathwaysDevelop leadership skills and build a long-term career in Emergency and Specialty MedicineFull-Time Benefits Full-time team members may enjoy:Competitive compensation based on experience, technical skill, and licensureMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysLife InsuranceShort- and Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Pet Care DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramMental Health and Wellness ResourcesRocket Lawyer legal servicesHeadStart Student Loan Support ProgramCareer advancement opportunities across the Innovetive Petcare networkSee What Makes Dogwood Different ❤️ The Heart of Dogwood See the people, patients, teamwork, and everyday moments that make Dogwood special. Watch The Heart of Dogwood 🏥 Tour Our Marietta Hospital Take an inside look at our Marietta hospital with Co-Founder Dr. Andre Shih and see where you'll practice, learn, and grow. Tour Dogwood Marietta Why Dogwood? Experienced clinicians. Advanced medicine. A team that values technicians. At Dogwood, you won't simply support emergency cases—you'll be part of a collaborative team providing high-quality Emergency and Specialty Medicine while continuing to develop your clinical skills. If you're an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Vet Tech, Emergency Veterinary Nurse, LVT, RVT, or CVT ready for your next opportunity, we want to hear from you. Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Marietta and help raise the standard for Emergency Medicine in Georgia. Practice Emergency Medicine. Use Your Skills. Grow With Dogwood.