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Emergency Veterinary Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Marietta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
21 August 2026 (24 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is growing and were adding experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians to our expanding Emergency Services team.
If you thrive in a fast-paced hospital enjoy the variety of Emergency Medicine and want to put your technical skills to work alongside an experienced medical team Dogwood is ready for you.
Work alongside five Board-Certified Criticalists experienced Emergency Veterinarians and specialty clinicians while caring for a diverse and challenging emergency caseload.
Daytime and Swing Shift Opportunities
7:00 AM 7:00 PM
2:00 PM 2:00 AM
12-hour shifts supporting triage diagnostics treatments procedures stabilization and ongoing emergency patient care.
Why Dogwood
At Dogwood veterinary technicians are skilled medical professionalsnot simply an extra set of hands.
Youll have the opportunity to:
- Practice alongside five Board-Certified Criticalists
- Work with experienced Emergency Veterinarians and specialty clinicians
- Manage a diverse Emergency and Specialty caseload
- Utilize advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment
- Build advanced Emergency Veterinary Nursing skills
- Work in a collaborative environment with strong technician utilization
- Receive mentorship and support for continued growth
- Build a long-term career in Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Medicine
See What Makes Dogwood Different
The Heart of Dogwood
See the patients people teamwork and everyday moments that make Dogwood special.
Tour Dogwood with Co-Founder Dr. Andre Shih
Take an inside look at our Marietta hospital and see where youll practice learn and grow.
See the hospital. Meet the team. Imagine your next chapter at Dogwood.
What Youll Do
As an Emergency Veterinary Technician youll provide efficient compassionate and technically advanced care from patient arrival through stabilization treatment hospitalization discharge or transfer.
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 Were Looking For
Required
- 35 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
Preferred
- Licensed Registered or Certified Veterinary Technician
- RECOVER CPR certification
- Advanced anesthesia experience
- Emergency or Specialty CE
- Interest in pursuing VTS certification
Early-career technicians: We encourage you to watch for future opportunities that better align with your current experience level.
Physical and Work Environment
This is an active Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital. Candidates should be comfortable with:
- 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
Exposure to animals allergens bodily fluids medical waste and veterinary cleaning products is a routine part of working in Emergency and Specialty Medicine.
Grow Your Career at Dogwood
Exceptional Technicians Deserve Exceptional Support
At Dogwood we invest in the people delivering exceptional patient care.
Our nursing team receives:
- Generous annual CE allowance
- 2 paid CE days each year
- Mentorship alongside Board-Certified Criticalists and specialty clinicians
- Support for advanced certifications and VTS pathways
- Leadership development and career advancement
- Growth opportunities across Emergency and Specialty Medicine
Full-Time Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience technical skill and licensure.
Full-time team members enjoy:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Calm Health wellness resources
- Rocket Lawyer legal services for eligible team members and their immediate family
- HeadStart Student Loan Support Program
- Career advancement opportunities
Ready to Grow With Dogwood
If youre an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician ER Vet Tech Emergency Veterinary Nurse LVT RVT or CVT looking for a hospital where your skills are valued and your career can grow we want to hear from you.
Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency and help us raise the standard for Emergency Medicine in Georgia.
Practice Emergency Medicine. Use Your Skills. Grow With Dogwood.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We handle the day-to-day business operations while you provide excellent medical care. Join a veterinary family that cares about your happiness and success.
