Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Elevate Your Career in Veterinary Neurology

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is expanding to the Atlanta (Dunwoody), GA area in 2026 , and we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Neurology Technician to join our founding specialty team.

This is an advanced, specialty-level role designed for technicians who thrive in neurology, anesthesia, and high-acuity patient care. You’ll work alongside board-certified neurologists and specialty clinicians , supporting complex cases ranging from IVDD and seizures to intracranial surgery and advanced imaging.

This isn’t just another role—you’ll help build the neurology service from day one.

** Why Dogwood Stands Out**

• Be a builder, not just an employee – help shape workflows, protocols, and team culture
• Direct access to leadership – your voice matters as we grow
• True specialty collaboration – neurology, ER, ICU, and imaging working seamlessly together
• Less red tape, more impact – a team built intentionally from the ground up
• Career acceleration – expand your skillset faster in a growing specialty environment

Dogwood is a leading referral-level specialty and emergency hospital , known for delivering advanced care in:

• Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery
• Emergency & Critical Care
• Advanced Anesthesia & Ventilator Management
• Diagnostic Imaging (MRI/CT)
• Complex Medical & Surgical Cases

What You’ll Actually Work On

• IVDD surgical cases and post-operative recovery
• Seizure management and neurologic emergency stabilization
• MRI/CT workflows and advanced diagnostic imaging
• Neurosurgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring
• Collaboration with ER on acute neurologic cases

Our Dunwoody location brings this same level of excellence to the greater Atlanta veterinary community.

Opening 2026 | Hiring Timeline: Spring–Summer 2026

Neurology Technician Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Neurology Technician, you will be a key clinical partner in patient care before, during, and after neurologic procedures.

** Neurology & Patient Care**

• Assist with neurologic exams and patient assessments
• Monitor patients with seizures, IVDD, paresis/paralysis, and complex neurologic conditions
• Provide high-level nursing care for pre- and post-operative patients
• Help guide long-term neurologic case management and client education

** Anesthesia & Procedural Support**

• Perform advanced anesthesia induction, intubation, and monitoring
• Monitor using ECG, capnography, pulse oximetry, IBP/NIBP, and temperature
• Assist with neurosurgery and advanced imaging procedures (MRI/CT)
• Manage ventilated patients when applicable
• Adjust anesthetic depth in high-risk neurologic cases

** Diagnostics & Imaging**

• Support MRI/CT workflows and patient preparation
• Assist with CSF taps and neurologic diagnostics
• Ensure safe positioning and imaging protocols

** Critical Care Collaboration**

• Partner with ER and ICU teams for continuity of care
• Assist in stabilization of neurologic emergencies
• Participate in CPR/code response (RECOVER guidelines preferred)

** Clinical Excellence**

• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records
• Uphold sterility and surgical best practices
• Manage neurology-specific equipment
• Follow hospital protocols and safety standards

Who We're Looking For

Required Experience

• 2+ years in:
• Specialty, ER, ICU, or high-acuity veterinary practice
• Strong background in:
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing
• Experience with:
• Advanced monitoring equipment and critical patient care
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment

** Preferred Qualifications**

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) highly valued, not required
• Experience in neurology, neurosurgery, or advanced imaging (MRI/CT)
• Ventilator and critical care experience
• RECOVER CPR certification
• Advanced training in anesthesia or ECC

** Who Thrives Here**

You are:

• Calm, focused, and decisive under pressure
• Highly detail-oriented with strong technical skills
• Passionate about neurologic and complex case management
• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Motivated to grow in a specialty referral environment

What We Offer

Continuing Education That Matches Your Ambition

Dogwood invests heavily in technician development:

• 💰 $3,000 annual CE allowance
• 📚 2 paid CE PTO days annually
• Support for advanced certifications (VTS, ECC, anesthesia, specialty focus)
• Opportunities to refine skills alongside boarded specialists

We don’t just encourage growth — we fund it.

Compensation & Full-Time Benefits

• Competitive, experience-based compensation with specialty-level leveling
• Headstart student loan repayment assistance for Licensed Veterinary Technicians who have completed an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology and passed the VTNE in the**last 3 years. **
• Shift differentials where applicable
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee pet care discounts
• Career advancement within emergency and specialty operations

This isn’t just another neurology role.

It’s an opportunity to:
✔ Help build a specialty service from the ground up
✔ Work alongside boarded neurologists in a collaborative environment
✔ Expand your technical skillset in high-acuity neurology
✔ Be part of a team intentionally built for excellence

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of something from day one , we want to connect with you.

📍 Location & Hiring Timeline

Dunwoody (Atlanta), Georgia
Interviewing: April 2026
Target Start Dates: Summer 2026 (by July)

Apply today to join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency.