Veterinary Technician - Emergency and Critical Care (ECC)

Innovetive Petcare • Dunwoody, GA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding with a new hospital opening in Dunwoody, Georgia, in October 2026. We are seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVs), and skilled Veterinary Assistants with backgrounds in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, ICU, Specialty Medicine, Surgery and Anesthesia, or High-Volume General Practice. Selected candidates will train at our Marietta hospital starting September 2026 before transitioning to the new Dunwoody facility. This role offers an opportunity to build a premier specialty and emergency hospital and is ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments, enjoy problem-solving, have strong technical skills, and wish to work alongside specialists.

Requirements

• 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred
• Experience in one or more of the following: Emergency Veterinary Hospital, Specialty Veterinary Hospital, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Urgent Care, High-Volume General Practice
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a shift
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and lift patients or equipment
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance
• Ability to perform physical patient restraint and handling
• Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency and critical care environment
• Ability to work around animal dander, fur, saliva, cleaning products, disinfectants, medical gases, and other veterinary-related substances
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members in stressful situations
• Venipuncture and blood collection
• IV catheter placement
• Laboratory diagnostics and sample processing
• Patient restraint and handling
• Hospitalized patient monitoring
• Treatment administration
• Fluid therapy
• Medical record documentation
• Client communication and education
• Emergency patient stabilization

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• RECOVER CPR Certification
• Emergency, ICU, or Critical Care experience
• Experience with advanced monitoring equipment
• Strong anesthesia and patient care skills
• Graduate from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Pass the VTNE
• Obtain licensure within the previous three years

Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency patient intake and triage
• Obtain patient histories and assess presenting concerns
• Support stabilization of critically ill and injured patients
• Assist veterinarians during emergency procedures and treatments
• Prepare patients for diagnostics, surgery, or specialty consultations
• Provide compassionate support to clients during stressful situations
• Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and nursing care
• Administer medications, fluids, blood products, and treatments as directed
• Monitor pain levels and patient comfort
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate findings promptly
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets and medical records
• Perform venipuncture and blood collection
• Perform intravenous catheter placement
• Perform sample collection and laboratory processing
• Provide diagnostic imaging support
• Manage fluid therapy
• Perform ECG monitoring
• Manage oxygen therapy
• Perform advanced patient monitoring
• Assist with emergency surgeries and urgent procedures
• Support anesthesia induction and monitoring when needed
• Assist with patient recovery and post-procedural care
• Prepare equipment and treatment areas for emergency interventions
• Collaborate with Emergency Doctors, Criticalists, Specialists, and support staff
• Partner closely with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, and Diagnostic Imaging teams
• Support continuity of care across departments
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

Benefits

• $3,000 Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• 2 Paid Continuing Education Days
• Advanced specialty training opportunities
• Exposure to complex emergency and referral-level cases
• Mentorship from experienced emergency clinicians and specialists
• Support for specialty certifications and professional growth
• Student loan repayment assistance (for eligible LVTs through HeadStart Program)
• Support for newly credentialed technicians (through HeadStart Program)
• Professional development resources (through HeadStart Program)
• Career growth opportunities within specialty and emergency medicine (through HeadStart Program)
• Licensure reimbursement
• License renewal assistance
• Continuing education support
• Professional development opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Calm Health Wellness Resources
• Mental health and wellbeing support programs
• Rocket Lawyer legal benefits for you and your immediate family
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Professional Membership Support
• Access to a growing network of emergency, specialty, urgent care, and general practice hospitals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed