Veterinary Emergency Technician

Innovetive Petcare•Marietta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is hiring an experienced Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Technician to support our high-acuity ER/ECC team in Marietta, GA, with expansion into a new specialty hospital in Dunwoody, GA in Fall 2026. We are seeking a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician who thrives in emergency and critical care environments and wants to grow within a rapidly expanding specialty veterinary network. This is a high-acuity, non-entry-level role designed for technicians who thrive in fast-paced emergency environments, rapid triage, and critical patient stabilization. You’ll work alongside emergency clinicians and specialty teams, managing a wide variety of urgent and life-threatening cases. If you’re energized by unpredictable caseloads, hands-on procedures, and making an immediate impact, this is your opportunity to be part of something exceptional from the ground up. Dogwood is a leading referral-level specialty and emergency hospital, known for delivering advanced care in: Emergency & Critical Care, Specialty Surgery & Internal Medicine, Advanced Anesthesia & Monitoring, Diagnostic Imaging, and Complex Medical & Surgical Cases. Our Dunwoody location will bring this same level of excellence to the greater Atlanta veterinary community.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in: Emergency, ICU, or high-volume veterinary practice
Strong background in: Patient handling and clinical nursing skills
Experience with: Venipuncture, catheter placement, and emergency procedures
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment

Nice To Haves

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials (highly valued, not required)
Prior experience in: Emergency or specialty hospital setting
Familiarity with: Triage protocols and emergency workflows
RECOVER CPR certification
Advanced training in ECC or anesthesia

Responsibilities

Perform rapid triage assessments of incoming patients
Identify and prioritize life-threatening conditions
Obtain accurate patient histories and relay critical information to clinicians
Ensure efficient patient flow through the ER
Assist in stabilization of trauma cases, respiratory distress, toxicities, shock and critical illness
Perform venipuncture and catheter placement
Initiate fluid therapy
Administer emergency medications
Support urgent procedures and diagnostics
Assist with sedation and anesthesia for emergency procedures
Monitor patients using ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, and blood pressure monitoring
Prepare patients for surgery or ICU transfer
Assist in CPR and code events (RECOVER guidelines preferred)
Respond rapidly and effectively to emergency situations
Maintain composure and efficiency under pressure
Work closely with emergency clinicians, ICU and specialty teams
Ensure seamless case handoff and continuity of care
Communicate clearly in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
Maintain accurate, detailed medical records
Ensure compliance with ER protocols and safety standards
Maintain treatment areas, crash carts, and emergency equipment
Support a highly organized and efficient ER workflow

Benefits

$3,000 annual CE allowance
2 paid CE PTO days annually
Support for advanced certifications (VTS, ECC, anesthesia, specialty focus)
Competitive pay based on ER/ECC experience
Headstart student loan repayment assistance for Licensed Veterinary Technicians who have completed an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology and passed the VTNE in the last 3 years.
Shift differentials where applicable
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Employee pet care discounts
Career advancement within emergency and specialty operations