Veterinary Technician - Surgery and Anesthesia

Now Hiring for Our New Specialty and Emergency Hospital Opening October 2026

Address: 4500 N Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338

Be Part of Something Exceptional From Day One

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is growing.

Following the success of our flagship Marietta, GA specialty and emergency hospital, we are proud to announce the opening of our second location in Dunwoody, Georgia , scheduled to open in October 2026.

We are actively building our founding Surgery team and are seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians , Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) , Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) , and highly skilled Veterinary Assistants with backgrounds in Emergency Medicine , Surgery , Anesthesia , or Specialty Care.

Selected candidates will begin onboarding and training at our established Marietta hospital beginning August-September 2026 , providing the unique opportunity to train alongside experienced specialists, surgeons, and emergency clinicians before transitioning into our brand-new Dunwoody facility.

This is more than a job.

This is an opportunity to help build one of Georgia's premier specialty and emergency hospitals from the ground up.

Interested in Dogwood, But Not Surgery?

We would still love to connect.

As we continue expanding our specialty services, we anticipate future opportunities supporting:

• Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology)
• Dermatology
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Cardiology
• Internal Medicine
• Emergency and Critical Care (ER/ECC)

If you're passionate about specialty medicine, advanced patient care, and professional growth, but your interests lie outside of surgery and anesthesia, we encourage you to apply and discuss your career goals with our team.

At Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, we're committed to developing exceptional veterinary professionals and connecting talented technicians and assistants with the specialty service where they can thrive.

Who Thrives in This Role?

You may be an ideal fit if you:

• Have experience supporting veterinary surgery, anesthesia, emergency, or specialty medicine
• Enjoy advanced patient care and complex medical cases
• Take pride in technical excellence and patient advocacy
• Want to advance your skills beyond routine general practice medicine
• Are interested in pursuing a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Surgery or Anesthesia and Analgesia
• Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced specialty environment
• Want to work alongside highly skilled specialists who challenge you to grow

Your Role: Advanced Surgery Support

As a Surgical Veterinary Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting complex surgical procedures and advanced patient care.

Surgical Nursing and Procedural Support

• Prepare patients for surgery and advanced procedures
• Assist surgeons during specialty and referral-level procedures
• Maintain sterile technique and surgical suite readiness
• Support efficient surgical workflow and patient safety initiatives
• Assist with instrumentation, patient positioning, and intraoperative nursing care

Advanced Anesthesia Management

• Perform anesthesia induction and patient preparation
• Monitor anesthesia utilizing ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, blood pressure monitoring, temperature monitoring, and advanced anesthetic protocols
• Manage ventilated patients and high-risk anesthetic cases
• Recognize and respond to anesthetic changes in real time
• Support safe patient recovery and post-operative monitoring

Clinical Excellence and Patient Advocacy

• Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Maintain detailed anesthesia and treatment records
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, specialists, emergency clinicians, and nursing teams
• Deliver exceptional patient care throughout the surgical experience

What We’re Looking For

Candidates should be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the workday
• Lift, carry, and assist in restraining patients weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance available when appropriate
• Safely handle animals of varying sizes, breeds, temperaments, and medical conditions
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity, including patient restraint, venipuncture, medication administration, and equipment operation
• Work in a fast-paced specialty veterinary hospital environment with frequent movement between treatment, exam, and specialty care areas
• Communicate effectively with clients, specialists, veterinarians, and team members

This position may involve exposure to:

• Animal dander, fur, saliva, and other animal-related allergens
• Chemotherapy agents and hazardous drug handling environments
• Cleaning products, disinfectants, and veterinary medical chemicals
• Medical odors, fragrances, and hospital-related environmental conditions
• Noise associated with veterinary patient care and hospital operations

Required Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a surgical, specialty, or high-volume veterinary setting
• Strong background in anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing
• Experience with advanced monitoring equipment and ventilators
• High level of confidence working in a fast-paced surgical environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials
• Experience in orthopedic or specialty surgery
• Advanced training in anesthesia or surgical nursing
• RECOVER CPR certification

What Sets You Apart

• Advanced proficiency in anesthesia and surgical support
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and efficient during complex procedures
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills
• Passion for continuous learning and clinical excellence

Investing in Your Growth

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

Continuing Education and Professional Development

• $3,000 Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• 2 Paid Continuing Education Days
• Support for advanced certifications and specialty training
• Mentorship from experienced specialists and surgeons
• Exposure to advanced referral-level procedures and complex cases
• Opportunities to pursue long-term specialty career paths

If becoming a VTS is one of your goals, we want to help you get there.

Comprehensive Full-Time Benefits - Health and Financial Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skillset
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Mental Health and Wellness

• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm Health Wellness Resources
• Mental health and wellbeing support programs

Legal and Family Support

• Rocket Lawyer Legal Benefits for you and your immediate family

Additional Perks

• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Professional Membership Support

Why Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency?

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 are committed to:

• Advanced medicine
• Clinical excellence
• Collaborative teamwork
• Continuous learning
• Technician empowerment

We don't simply utilize technicians.

We invest in them.

Apply Today

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...we want to connect with you.

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