Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

Your Impact as an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician

Internal Medicine Nursing and Patient Care

• Support Internal Medicine consultations, specialty appointments, and complex medical cases.
• Obtain patient histories and assist with treatment planning and ongoing disease management.
• Monitor hospitalized patients, evaluate responses to treatment, and promptly communicate changes in condition.
• Administer medications and provide attentive nursing care.

Advanced Diagnostics and Procedures

• Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, and collect and process laboratory samples.
• Assist with cytology, urinalysis, and other diagnostic testing.
• Prepare and position patients for ultrasound and other diagnostic imaging.
• Support endoscopy preparation and recovery, fine-needle aspirates, biopsies, and fluid collection procedures.
• Coordinate reference laboratory submissions and results.

Client Education and Specialty Collaboration

• Help clients understand diagnostic recommendations, medications, treatment plans, and at-home care.
• Communicate clearly with clients, veterinarians, and the broader medical team.
• Collaborate with Emergency and Critical Care, Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Surgery, and Diagnostic Imaging to support coordinated patient care.

Who We're Looking For

• 1–2+ years of veterinary hospital experience required.
• A foundation in patient nursing, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics, medication administration, and hospitalized patient monitoring.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• The ability to remain calm and responsive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• An interest in complex medical cases, diagnostic problem-solving, and continued professional development.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential.
• Previous Internal Medicine, specialty, emergency, critical care, or ICU experience.
• Advanced laboratory and chronic disease management experience.
• RECOVER CPR certification.
• An interest in pursuing advanced veterinary nursing skills or specialty credentials.

• $6,000 sign-on bonus may be available to licensed veterinary technicians (LVT/RVT/CVT) with strong Internal Medicine, specialty, or advanced veterinary nursing experience.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus may be available to experienced non-licensed Veterinary Technicians or Veterinary Assistants with relevant experience in Internal Medicine, specialty medicine, diagnostics, anesthesia, or complex patient care.

Why Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency?

• Annual continuing education allowance.
• Two paid continuing education days.
• Support for advanced certifications and specialty training.
• Mentorship from experienced specialists.
• Exposure to referral-level medicine and complex cases.
• Opportunities for continued learning and career growth.
  
  

Benefits and Perks

Eligible team members may receive:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skillset.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program and Calm Health wellness resources.
• Rocket Lawyer legal benefits for employees and immediate family.
• Employee pet care discounts.
• Professional membership support.