Emergency Veterinary Technician - Swing Shift and Overnights Available

Innovetive PetCare•Dunwoody, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding its Emergency and Critical Care services in Dunwoody, and we're looking for experienced veterinary professionals who want to be part of a high-acuity emergency team. We're hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) and experienced Veterinary Assistants for swing shift and overnight ER opportunities. If you thrive when the cases are complex, the pace is fast, and your technical skills matter, this is an opportunity to practice emergency medicine at a high level while working alongside experienced Emergency clinicians and specialty teams. These shifts play an important role in maintaining continuity of care as patient volume changes throughout the day and into overnight hours. You'll work with patients ranging from routine emergencies to complex, high-acuity cases requiring intensive monitoring and advanced nursing care.

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) credentials or ability to sit for VTNE
RECOVER CPR Certification
Advanced anesthesia experience
Experience managing hospitalized or high-acuity patients
Interest in pursuing advanced specialty training or VTS credentialing

Responsibilities

Emergency triage and patient assessment
Stabilization of critical and emergent patients
Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
In-house laboratory diagnostics
Radiology and diagnostic imaging support
Medication administration and fluid therapy
Continuous patient monitoring
Anesthesia and procedural support
Oxygen therapy and emergency interventions
Emergency surgery preparation and recovery
ICU and hospitalized patient nursing
Accurate medical records and treatment documentation
Client communication and patient advocacy
Clear handoffs between shifts and clinical teams

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 (Up to $6,000 for LVTs with ER and specialty veterinary experience, Up to $1,000 for Veterinary Assistants with professional ER or Critical Care experience)
HeadStart Student Loan Support (for eligible recently credentialed LVTs: student loan repayment assistance, VTNE and licensure reimbursement, CE support, and professional development resources)
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