Critical Care Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Build the Critical Care Team at Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency

Dunwoody, GA | 4500 N Shallowford Rd | Opening October 2026
Training Begins September 2026 at Our Marietta Hospital

Critical Care. Advanced Medicine. A Team You Can Help Build.

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is building a dedicated Critical Care team for our new Dunwoody specialty hospital.

We're looking for experienced Critical Care Veterinary Technicians, ICU Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Technicians who want to work with complex, critically ill patients while helping establish the culture and clinical standards of a brand-new ICU.

You'll begin training with our established Marietta Critical Care team before transitioning to Dunwoody.

See Critical Care at Dogwood in Action

Get a look at the team and level of medicine you'll help bring to Dunwoody: 

Why Join Dogwood Critical Care?

At Dogwood, Critical Care is focused on advanced nursing, continuous monitoring, stabilization, and management of complex hospitalized patients.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Provide advanced ICU and critical care nursing
• Manage complex and critically ill patients
• Develop skills in advanced monitoring, CRIs, fluid therapy, transfusions, oxygen therapy, and anesthesia
• Collaborate with Criticalists and Board-Certified Specialists
• Work alongside Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Dermatology, and Diagnostic Imaging
• Help establish Critical Care workflows and team standards
• Grow toward advanced training and VTS-ECC certification

What You'll Do

• Provide nursing care and continuous monitoring for ICU and hospitalized patients
• Perform venipuncture, blood collection, and IV catheter placement
• Administer medications, fluid therapy, and CRIs
• Perform point-of-care diagnostics and laboratory testing
• Monitor ECG, oxygen therapy, blood pressure, SpO₂, and other patient parameters
• Assist with blood product administration and transfusion monitoring
• Manage feeding tubes, urinary catheters, drains, and other critical care equipment
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring, recovery, imaging, and specialty procedures
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets and medical records

We're Looking For

We’re looking for a Critical Care Veterinary Technician who brings strong clinical skills, sound judgment, and a genuine passion for caring for critically ill patients.

You’ll be a strong fit if you are:

• Experienced in veterinary medicine, Critical Care, ICU, or specialty practice
• Confident with patient monitoring, venipuncture, IVC placement, medications, and fluid therapy
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities while providing ongoing care to hospitalized patients 
• Detail-oriented and able to recognize and communicate changes in patient condition 
• A strong communicator who works collaboratively with veterinarians and fellow technicians 
• Comfortable caring for complex patients requiring close monitoring and frequent intervention 
• Committed to compassionate patient care and a strong team environment 

LVT credentials are encouraged. Experience with critical care nursing, anesthesia, transfusions, CRIs, advanced monitoring, or specialty medicine is a plus. Interest in continued Critical Care development and future VTS-ECC certification is welcomed.

Working in Critical Care is hands-on and active. This role requires prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, patient restraint and handling, and the ability to safely lift or move patients and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds independently, with assistance available for heavier patients. You’ll work around animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions and may be exposed to animal dander, bodily fluids, medications, disinfectants, and other veterinary hospital materials. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

If you're an experienced veterinary technician looking to deepen your Critical Care skills and make a meaningful impact on complex patients , we’d love to hear from you.

Grow with Dogwood

At Dogwood, growth means having the mentorship, resources, and clinical opportunities to build the career you want in Critical Care.

As a member of our founding team, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape a new Critical Care service while developing advanced skills alongside experienced Criticalists and specialty clinicians.

• Generous annual CE allowance + 2 paid CE days
• Hands-on Critical Care and specialty training
• Mentorship from experienced Criticalists and specialty clinicians
• Advanced development in Critical Care nursing, patient monitoring, and specialty medicine
• Support for VTS and specialty certification pathways
• Professional membership and licensure support
• Career growth opportunities across the Innovetive Petcare network

Qualified candidates may be eligible for:

• Up to $6,000 for LVTs with ER and specialty veterinary experience
• Up to $1,000 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.

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

Full-time team members may also enjoy:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skillset
• 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

New hospital. Experienced clinicians. Advanced medicine. A chance to help build something from the ground up.

We're creating a Critical Care team where veterinary professionals can practice advanced medicine, develop their skills, and grow alongside experienced specialty clinicians.

If you're ready to deepen your Critical Care expertise and help build something exceptional in Dunwoody, we'd love to meet you.