Critical Care Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is seeking an experienced Critical Care Veterinary Technician / ICU Veterinary Technician to join our specialty and emergency hospital in Marietta, Georgia. This is not an entry-level opportunity. We're looking for experienced veterinary technicians who are confident caring for critically ill, hospitalized, emergency, ICU, and specialty patients and who can work effectively and independently on overnight shifts. At Dogwood, veterinary technicians are essential clinical partners in patient care. You'll have the opportunity to practice alongside five Board-Certified Criticalists, care for complex ICU, emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty patients, develop advanced Critical Care and ICU nursing skills, manage complex treatment plans and continuous therapies, utilize advanced monitoring and diagnostic equipment, and collaborate directly with Criticalists, Emergency Veterinarians, and specialty clinicians. You will receive mentorship and support for continued clinical development and build a long-term career in Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty Veterinary Medicine.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of Emergency, ICU, Urgent Care, or Specialty Veterinary experience
- Strong triage, patient assessment, and emergency nursing skills
- Proficiency with: Drug calculations, CRIs, Anesthesia, IV catheter placement, Venipuncture, In-house diagnostics
- Experience caring for hospitalized and high-acuity patients
- Ability to remain organized and make sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills
- Ability to work effectively and independently overnight
- Passion for Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Medicine
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- RECOVER CPR Certification
- Advanced anesthesia experience
- Emergency, ICU, or specialty continuing education
- Interest in pursuing Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous monitoring and nursing care for critically ill and hospitalized patients.
- Perform frequent patient assessments and recognize changes in condition.
- Administer medications, CRIs, fluid therapy, blood products, and other prescribed treatments.
- Manage IV catheters, fluid therapy, urinary catheters, drains, and other patient-care needs.
- Monitor fluid balance, urine output, pain, temperature, respiratory status, and patient trends.
- Support nutritional management and comprehensive ICU nursing.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care throughout hospitalization.
- Monitor patients using ECG, capnography, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and temperature.
- Monitor oxygen therapy, transfusions, CRIs, and other continuous therapies.
- Assist with advanced critical care procedures under clinician direction.
- Provide perioperative and postoperative monitoring for high-acuity patients.
- Support pain management and ongoing treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate treatment records and medical documentation.
- Perform and process in-house laboratory diagnostics.
- Collect and properly handle blood and other diagnostic samples.
- Assist with digital radiography, ultrasound, and other diagnostic procedures.
- Prepare and monitor critically ill patients during diagnostic procedures.
- Track laboratory and diagnostic results and communicate significant changes.
- Maintain organized treatment areas and ensure equipment and supplies are ready for patient care.
- Provide thorough shift-to-shift handoffs.
- Communicate treatment updates.
- Advocate for your patients.
- Help maintain continuity of care throughout hospitalization.
Benefits
- Generous annual Continuing Education allowance
- Two paid Continuing Education days each year
- Mentorship from Board-Certified Criticalists and specialty clinicians
- Support for advanced certifications and VTS pathways
- Leadership development opportunities
- Career advancement throughout Critical Care and Specialty Veterinary Medicine
- 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
- 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 throughout the Innovetive Petcare network
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
