Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Help Build the Future of Veterinary Neurology in Atlanta

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency – Dunwoody, Georgia
4500 N. Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 | Opening October 2026

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding with a brand-new specialty and emergency hospital in Dunwoody , following the success of our established Marietta location.

We're seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), and skilled Veterinary Assistants to join our founding Neurology team and help establish a new specialty service focused on advanced medicine and exceptional patient care .

Selected team members will receive paid onboarding and specialty training at our Marietta hospital before transitioning to Dunwoody.

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Full-Time Daytime Schedule

Your Impact as a Veterinary Neurology Technician

Neurology Nursing and Patient Care

• Provide advanced nursing care for hospitalized neurologic patients 
• Assist neurologists with patient evaluations and consultations 
• Monitor neurologic status, comfort, mobility, and treatment response 
• Support patients experiencing seizures, IVDD, paresis, paralysis, and other neurologic conditions 
• Assist with rehabilitation and post-operative recovery 
• Advocate for patients and provide compassionate client support 

Advanced Anesthesia and Procedural Support

• Prepare patients for advanced diagnostics and procedures 
• Assist with anesthesia induction, intubation, monitoring, and recovery 
• Monitor patients using ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, blood pressure, and temperature
• Support neurosurgical and advanced neurologic procedures 
• Monitor high-risk patients and recognize changes in condition 
• Assist with ventilated patient care when applicable 

MRI, CT, and Specialty Diagnostics

• Prepare and safely position patients for MRI and CT
• Support advanced diagnostic imaging workflows 
• Assist with CSF collection procedures 
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory diagnostics 
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation 

Emergency and Specialty Collaboration

Neurologic patients often require care across multiple services. You'll work closely with:

• Neurology
• Emergency and Critical Care 
• Surgery and Anesthesia 
• Diagnostic Imaging 
• Other specialty nursing teams 

You'll help support neurologic emergencies, patient stabilization, continuity of care, and effective communication across departments.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking veterinary professionals with 2+ years of veterinary hospital experience . Candidates with backgrounds in Neurology, Specialty Medicine, Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, Surgery, Anesthesia, or high-volume General Practice are encouraged to apply.

• Strong foundation in veterinary nursing and patient care 
• Experience with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Medication administration and patient monitoring 
• Laboratory diagnostics 
• Anesthesia monitoring 
• Ability to remain calm and organized during complex cases 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills 

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Previous Veterinary Neurology or Specialty hospital experience
• MRI or CT workflow experience 
• Advanced anesthesia monitoring 
• Emergency or ICU experience 
• Ventilator management experience 
• RECOVER CPR Certification 

Experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong clinical skills and an interest in Neurology are also encouraged to apply.

Grow Your Career

At Dogwood, we believe exceptional medicine starts with exceptional technicians.

You'll receive:

• Generous Annual CE Allowance
• 2 Paid CE Days
• Mentorship from experienced neurologists and specialists 
• Exposure to MRI, CT, neurosurgery, and advanced anesthesia 
• Support for future specialty certifications 
• Long-term advancement opportunities 

If your goal is earning a VTS in Neurology, Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, or Anesthesia , we want to help you get there.

Experienced veterinary professionals joining our founding Neurology team may qualify for a sign-on bonus based on experience, credentialing, and skillset.

Ask our recruiting team about eligibility during the interview process.

Head Start Student Loan Repayment

Eligible credentialed technicians may qualify for our Head Start Student Loan Repayment Program , including:

• Student loan repayment assistance 
• VTNE licensure reimbursement 
• State license renewal reimbursement 
• Continuing education support 

Benefits

• Competitive compensation 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) with Company Match 
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays 
• Employee Pet Care Discounts 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Calm Health Wellness Resources 
• Rocket Lawyer Legal Benefits 
• Professional Membership Support 

Why Dogwood?

Our mission is simple:

Deliver exceptional specialty and emergency care while creating an environment where veterinary professionals can grow, develop, and practice at the highest level.

We believe in:

• Advanced Medicine 
• Technician Empowerment 
• Continuous Learning 
• Collaboration 
• Clinical Excellence 

We don't simply utilize technicians.

We invest in them.

Apply Today

If you're looking for an opportunity to practice advanced medicine, work alongside exceptional specialists, and help launch one of Georgia's newest specialty hospitals, we'd love to meet you.

Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency and help build the future of Neurology in Dunwoody, Georgia.