Emergency Veterinary Technician Swing Shift and Overnights Available

Build Your Career in Emergency Medicine. Own the Shift.

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Dunwoody Georgia
4500 N Shallowford Rd Dunwoody GA 30338

Now Hiring: Swing Shift and Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technicians

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding its Emergency and Critical Care services in Dunwoody and were looking for experienced veterinary professionals who want to be part of a high-acuity emergency team.

Were hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) and experienced Veterinary Assistants for swing shift and overnight ER opportunities .

If you thrive when the cases are complex the pace is fast and your technical skills matter this is an opportunity to practice emergency medicine at a high level while working alongside experienced Emergency clinicians and specialty teams.

Swing Shift & Overnight Opportunities

12-hour shifts designed around Emergency and Critical Care coverage

Were specifically looking for professionals interested in:

• Swing Shift Emergency Veterinary Technician
• Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician

These shifts play an important role in maintaining continuity of care as patient volume changes throughout the day and into overnight hours.

What Youll Do

Emergency medicine requires strong clinical judgment technical confidence and the ability to stay focused when priorities change quickly.

Youll support:

• Emergency triage and patient assessment
• Stabilization of critical and emergent patients
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Radiology and diagnostic imaging support
• Medication administration and fluid therapy
• Continuous patient monitoring
• Anesthesia and procedural support
• Oxygen therapy and emergency interventions
• Emergency surgery preparation and recovery
• ICU and hospitalized patient nursing
• Accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Client communication and patient advocacy
• Clear handoffs between shifts and clinical teams

Youll work with patients ranging from routine emergencies to complex high-acuity cases requiring intensive monitoring and advanced nursing care.

Who Were Looking For

We are searching for veterinary professionals who bring technical confidence curiosity and a passion for emergency medicine.

Required Experience

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials or ability to sit for VTNE
• RECOVER CPR Certification
• Advanced anesthesia experience
• Experience managing hospitalized or high-acuity patients
• Interest in pursuing advanced specialty training or VTS credentialing

Physical Requirements

Team members should be comfortable:

• Standing and walking throughout a 12-hour shift
• Frequently bending lifting kneeling reaching and performing patient restraint
• Safely lifting up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance
• Working effectively in a fast-paced Emergency environment
• Working around animal dander medical gases cleaning products disinfectants blood bodily fluids and other veterinary-related substances

Why Emergency Medicine at Dogwood

At Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency we believe exceptional medicine starts with exceptional veterinary professionals.

As a founding team member youll help shape a new hospital while working alongside experienced Emergency and Specialty clinicians and developing your skills through hands-on learning and mentorship.

Grow Your Career at Dogwood

• Generous annual CE allowance 2 paid CE days
• Specialty mentorship and hands-on clinical development
• Exposure to complex Emergency and Specialty cases
• Support for advanced certifications and VTS development
• Professional membership and licensure support
• Career growth opportunities across the Innovetive Petcare network

Sign-On Bonus Opportunities

Qualified candidates may be eligible for:

• Up to $6000 for LVTs with ER and specialty veterinary experience
• Up to $1000 for Veterinary Assistants with professional ER or Critical Care experience

Eligibility and bonus amounts are based on qualifications and applicable program terms. Details will be discussed during the interview process.

HeadStart Student Loan Support

Eligible recently credentialed LVTs may qualify for HeadStart which can provide student loan repayment assistance VTNE and licensure reimbursement CE support and professional development resources.

Full-Time Benefits

Full-time team members may also enjoy:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health Resources
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Professional Membership Support
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency wants to meet you.

Bring your emergency experience. Strengthen your clinical skills. Care for complex patients. Grow your career in Emergency and Critical Care medicine.

Apply today for a Swing Shift or Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician opportunity in Dunwoody Georgia.

Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody and help build the future of Emergency and Specialty medicine in Atlanta.

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