Emergency Veterinary Technician

Emergency Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dunwoody, Georgia


Compensation: $18.00 - $38.00 / hour

Description

Build the Future of Emergency Medicine. One Patient at a Time.

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

Now Hiring: Founding Daytime Emergency Team

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding.

Following the success of our established Marietta Specialty and Emergency hospital , we're opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital in Dunwoody this October 2026.

We're seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), and highly skilled Veterinary Assistants who want to help build a new Emergency team while working alongside experienced Emergency clinicians and Board-Certified Specialists .

This is more than a new job. It's an opportunity to help shape a hospital from the ground up.

Daytime Schedule

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 12-Hour Day Shifts

Founding-team members will begin paid onboarding and specialty training at our Marietta hospital in September 2026 before transitioning to the new Dunwoody location.

Built for Veterinary Professionals Who Love Emergency Medicine

This is not an entry-level opportunity .

We're looking for experienced veterinary professionals who thrive when medicine moves quickly, enjoy solving complex clinical problems, and want to use their skills to make a meaningful difference in Emergency and Critical Care.

If you enjoy:

• Emergency triage and critical patient assessment
• ICU and hospitalized patient care
• Trauma stabilization
• Advanced nursing and patient monitoring
• Critical thinking and rapid decision-making
• Practicing at the top of your skill set

You'll feel right at home at Dogwood.

You'll work alongside Emergency doctors, Criticalists, and Board-Certified Specialists while caring for complex Emergency and Specialty cases.

What You'll Do

• Perform emergency patient triage and assist with stabilization of critical patients
• Support CPR and RECOVER protocols
• Assist with emergency procedures and critical interventions
• Prepare patients for surgery, diagnostics, and specialty consultation
• Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients
• Administer medications, CRIs, blood products, and fluid therapy
• Perform ongoing nursing assessments and pain management
• Maintain accurate treatment and medical records

You'll have the opportunity to utilize skills including:

• IV catheter placement and venipuncture
• Laboratory diagnostics and medical calculations
• Patient monitoring and oxygen therapy
• ECG monitoring
• Radiology
• Fluid therapy
• Hospitalized patient care
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Emergency surgical assistance and patient recovery

Who We're 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) credential
• 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

Grow Your Career at Dogwood

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

As a founding team member, you'll have the opportunity to help shape a new hospital, work alongside experienced Emergency and Specialty clinicians, and continue developing your skills through hands-on learning and mentorship.

• Generous 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
• Exposure to complex Emergency and Specialty cases
• Career growth opportunities across the Innovetive Petcare network

Interested in learning more about our Continuing Education support? We're happy to discuss the details during the interview process.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus based on experience, skillset, and clinical background:

• Up to $6,000 for Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) with ER and specialty veterinary experience
• Up to $1,000 for Veterinary Assistants with professional experience supporting Emergency and Critical Care

Sign-on bonus eligibility and amount are based on qualifications and applicable program terms. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.

Eligible LVTs may qualify for our HeadStart Program , which provides student loan and professional development support for qualifying graduates of AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Programs.

Additional support may include:

• Student loan repayment assistance
• VTNE reimbursement
• Licensure and license renewal assistance
• Continuing Education support
• Career development resources

Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional specialty and emergency care while creating an environment where veterinary professionals can grow, develop, and practice at the highest level.

Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency and help launch the next generation of Emergency and Specialty medicine in Dunwoody, Georgia.