Emergency Veterinary Technician

📍 Dunwoody, GA·Posted Today

💰 ~$37k–$79k/yrFull-Time401k MatchHealth InsurancePTO / Paid Time OffUncapped BonusGrowth OpportunitiesDental & Vision

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

Emergency and Critical Care

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

Advanced Veterinary Technician Skills

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 help shape a new hospital while working alongside experienced Emergency and Specialty clinicians and developing your skills through hands-on learning and mentorship.

Grow Your Career at Dogwood

Generous annual CE allowance + 2 paid CE days
Specialty mentorship and hands-on clinical development
Exposure to complex Emergency and Specialty cases
Support for advanced certifications and VTS development
Professional membership and licensure support
Career growth opportunities across the Innovetive Petcare network

Sign-On Bonus Opportunities

Qualified candidates may be eligible for:

Up to $6,000 for LVTs with ER and specialty veterinary experience
Up to $1,000 for Veterinary Assistants with professional ER or Critical Care experience

Eligibility and bonus amounts are based on qualifications and applicable program terms. Details will be discussed during the interview process.

HeadStart Student Loan Support

Eligible recently credentialed LVTs may qualify for HeadStart, which can provide student loan repayment assistance, VTNE and licensure reimbursement, CE support, and professional development resources.

Full-Time Benefits

Full-time team members may also enjoy:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance and Mental Health Resources
Employee Pet Care Discounts
Professional Membership Support
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Why Dogwood?

New hospital. Experienced clinicians. Advanced medicine. A chance to help build something from the beginning.

We’re creating a specialty and emergency environment where veterinary professionals are trusted, supported, challenged, and given room to grow.

Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody and help build the future of Emergency and Specialty medicine in Atlanta.

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