Veterinary Emergency Technician

Elevate Your Career in Emergency Veterinary Medicine

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is hiring an experienced Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Technician to support our high- acuity ER/ECC team in Marietta, GA, with expansion into a new specialty hospital in Dunwoody, GA in Fall 2026.

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician who thrives in emergency and critical care environments and wants to grow within a rapidly expanding specialty veterinary network.

This is a high-acuity, non-entry-level role designed for technicians who thrive in fast-paced emergency environments, rapid triage, and critical patient stabilization. You’ll work alongside emergency clinicians and specialty teams , managing a wide variety of urgent and life-threatening cases.

If you’re energized by unpredictable caseloads, hands-on procedures, and making an immediate impact , this is your opportunity to be part of something exceptional from the ground up.

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

• Emergency & Critical Care
• Specialty Surgery & Internal Medicine
• Advanced Anesthesia & Monitoring
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Complex Medical & Surgical Cases

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

Emergency Technician Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Emergency Technician , you will play a critical role in triage, stabilization, and treatment of emergent cases.

Triage & Patient Intake

• Perform rapid triage assessments of incoming patients
• Identify and prioritize life-threatening conditions
• Obtain accurate patient histories and relay critical information to clinicians
• Ensure efficient patient flow through the ER

** Emergency Care & Stabilization**

• Assist in stabilization of:
• Trauma cases
• Respiratory distress
• Toxicities
• Shock and critical illness
• Perform:
• Venipuncture and catheter placement
• Fluid therapy initiation
• Emergency medication administration
• Support urgent procedures and diagnostics

** Procedural & Anesthesia Support**

• Assist with sedation and anesthesia for emergency procedures
• Monitor patients using:
• ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Prepare patients for surgery or ICU transfer

Emergency Response

• Assist in CPR and code events (RECOVER guidelines preferred)
• Respond rapidly and effectively to emergency situations
• Maintain composure and efficiency under pressure

** Team Collaboration**

• Work closely with:
• Emergency clinicians
• ICU and specialty teams
• Ensure seamless case handoff and continuity of care
• Communicate clearly in fast-paced, high-pressure situations

** Clinical Excellence**

• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records
• Ensure compliance with ER protocols and safety standards
• Maintain treatment areas, crash carts, and emergency equipment
• Support a highly organized and efficient ER workflow

Who We're Looking For

Required Experience

2+ years of experience in:

• Emergency, ICU, or high-volume veterinary practice

Strong background in:

• Patient handling and clinical nursing skills

Experience with:

• Venipuncture, catheter placement, and emergency procedures
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials (highly valued, not required)

Prior experience in:

• Emergency or specialty hospital setting
• Familiarity with:
• Triage protocols and emergency workflows
• RECOVER CPR certification
• Advanced training in ECC or anesthesia

** Who Thrives in This Role**

You are:

• Calm, quick-thinking, and decisive under pressure
• Highly adaptable and energized by fast-paced environments
• Skilled in prioritization and multitasking
• A strong communicator and team player
• Motivated to grow in a high-acuity specialty setting

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 pay based on ER/ECC experience
• 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

HeadStart Student Loan Support Program

Eligible RVTs who:

• Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Successfully passed the VTNE within the past 3 years

…may qualify for Innovetive Petcare’s HeadStart Program , designed to support newly credentialed technicians as they transition into advanced clinical practice.

This isn’t just another ER opportunity.

It’s an opportunity for those who:

✔ Have strong ER or high-volume GP experience
✔ Thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
✔ Enjoy triage, rapid decision-making, and hands-on care
✔ Want to work alongside emergency clinicians and specialists
✔ Value teamwork, skill development, and growth

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.

Apply today to join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency.