Emergency Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is 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 an opportunity to help shape a hospital from the ground up. 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. You'll work alongside Emergency doctors, Criticalists, and Board-Certified Specialists while caring for complex Emergency and Specialty cases.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
- HeadStart Student Loan Support
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
