Emergency Veterinary Technician

What You'll Do

Emergency Nursing

• Perform emergency triage and patient assessment
• Stabilize and monitor patients with trauma, respiratory distress, toxicity, seizures, pain, urinary obstruction, GI emergencies, and other urgent conditions
• Place IV catheters and collect blood and diagnostic samples
• Administer medications, fluid therapy, and CRIs
• Monitor hospitalized emergency patients
• Assist with RECOVER CPR and emergency resuscitation
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly

Diagnostics and Procedures

• Perform and process in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Assist with digital radiography, ultrasound, and emergency diagnostics
• Prepare patients for emergency procedures
• Assist with wound care, bandaging, catheter placement, and other treatments
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records

Anesthesia and Surgical Support

• Assist with emergency procedures and surgeries
• Monitor anesthesia using ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, blood pressure, and temperature
• Support perioperative care, pain management, and patient recovery

Teamwork and Client Care

• Partner with Emergency Veterinarians, Criticalists, specialty clinicians, and fellow technicians
• Maintain efficient patient flow during busy periods
• Communicate patient updates clearly and effectively
• Support clients compassionately during stressful situations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment environment

What We're Looking For

Required

• 3–5 years of Emergency, ICU, Urgent Care, or Specialty Veterinary experience 
•  Strong emergency triage and patient assessment skills 
•  Proficiency with drug calculations, CRIs, anesthesia, and emergency nursing
•  Experience with IV catheter placement, blood collection, diagnostics, and hospitalized patient care 
•  Calm, organized, and decisive in high-acuity situations
•  Strong communication and teamwork skills 
•  Passion for Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Medicine

• Licensed, Registered, or Certified Veterinary Technician
• RECOVER CPR certification
•  Advanced anesthesia experience 
•  Emergency or Specialty CE 
•  Interest in pursuing VTS certification

Physical and Work Environment

• Lifting, carrying, and restraining animals up to 50 lbs.; assistance/equipment available for heavier patients 
•  Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and moving throughout the hospital for extended periods 
•  Handling fractious, fearful, injured, and medically fragile animals
•  Cleaning, disinfecting, stocking, and maintaining treatment areas 
•  Exposure to animal hair, dander, saliva, urine, feces, blood, bodily fluids, and medical waste
•  Working around veterinary cleaning products, disinfectants, medications, and other hospital chemicals
•  Following infection-control procedures and wearing appropriate PPE
•  Remaining alert and responsive in a fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency environment

Grow Your Career at Dogwood

• Practice alongside five Board-Certified Criticalists
• Gain exposure to diverse Emergency and Specialty cases
• Strengthen your Emergency Veterinary Nursing skills
• Receive mentorship from experienced clinicians
• Access annual Continuing Education support + 2 paid CE days
• Pursue advanced certifications and VTS pathways
• Develop leadership skills and build a long-term career in Emergency and Specialty Medicine

Full-Time Benefits

Full-time team members may enjoy:

• Competitive compensation based on experience, technical skill, and licensure
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health and Wellness Resources
• Rocket Lawyer legal services
• HeadStart Student Loan Support Program
• Career advancement opportunities across the Innovetive Petcare network

See What Makes Dogwood Different

Why Dogwood?

Practice Emergency Medicine. Use Your Skills. Grow With Dogwood.