Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician (ECC)

Innovetive Petcare•Marietta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is seeking an experienced Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join our growing specialty hospital in Marietta, Georgia. This is not an entry-level position. We are seeking experienced veterinary professionals who are confident managing critically ill patients and are ready to practice at the highest level of Emergency and Critical Care medicine. At Dogwood, our technicians are respected as highly skilled medical professionals and trusted members of the patient care team. You'll work alongside five Board-Certified Criticalists, experienced emergency veterinarians, and specialty teams dedicated to delivering exceptional medicine while supporting your continued professional growth.

Requirements

Minimum 3 to 5 years of Emergency, Intensive Care Unit, or Specialty Veterinary Medicine experience
Strong emergency triage and critical patient assessment skills
Advanced proficiency with drug calculations, CRIs, anesthesia, and emergency nursing
Ability to remain calm, organized, and decisive during high-acuity cases
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Passion for Emergency and Critical Care medicine

Nice To Haves

Licensed, Registered, or Certified Veterinary Technician
RECOVER CPR certification
Advanced anesthesia experience
Specialty or Emergency Continuing Education
Veterinary Technician Specialist aspirations encouraged
Recently credentialed Licensed Veterinary Technicians who graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program, successfully passed the VTNE, and obtained licensure within the past three years may be eligible for the HeadStart Student Loan Support Program

Responsibilities

Triage and stabilize emergency patients
Monitor critically ill and hospitalized ICU patients
Recognize and respond to shock, trauma, respiratory distress, sepsis, cardiac emergencies, GDV, and other life-threatening conditions
Assist with RECOVER CPR and advanced life-saving procedures
Calculate and administer CRIs, fluid therapy, blood products, and emergency medications
Assist with emergency and specialty surgical procedures
Monitor anesthesia using ECG, capnography, pulse oximetry, Doppler, invasive blood pressure monitoring, and advanced anesthetic equipment
Support perioperative pain management and post-operative recovery
Monitor patients throughout anesthesia and recovery to ensure the highest level of patient safety
Perform in-house laboratory diagnostics including CBC, chemistry, coagulation testing, blood gases, urinalysis, and cytology
Assist with digital radiography, ultrasound, and additional diagnostic procedures
Monitor oxygen-dependent patients, transfusions, and continuous ICU therapies
Maintain detailed and accurate electronic medical records
Partner closely with emergency veterinarians, boarded specialists, and fellow technicians
Communicate professionally with clients during emotionally challenging situations
Contribute to efficient patient flow while maintaining exceptional standards of nursing care

Benefits

$3,000 annual Continuing Education allowance
Two paid Continuing Education days each year
Support for advanced certifications and Veterinary Technician Specialist pathways
Mentorship alongside Board-Certified Criticalists and specialty clinicians
Opportunities for leadership development and long-term career growth
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 for mental health, stress management, mindfulness, and sleep support
Rocket Lawyer legal services for eligible team members and their immediate family
Career advancement opportunities throughout specialty and emergency medicine
HeadStart Student Loan Support Program