Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician (ECC)

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 CE allowance

Two paid CE days per year

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Marietta, GA is seeking an experienced Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join our growing specialty hospital. You will stabilize critically ill patients and support advanced nursing care alongside boarded specialists.

This full-time role requires 3–5 years in Emergency/ICU or specialty veterinary medicine, strong triage and anesthesia skills, and a collaborative, high‑caliber team environment with ongoing professional development

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Triage and stabilize emergency patients
• Monitor critically ill and ICU patients
• Assist with emergency and specialty surgical procedures
• Monitor anesthesia and perioperative recovery
• Maintain detailed electronic medical records
• Collaborate with veterinarians and specialists
• Communicate with clients during emergencies

Skills

Emergency nursing

Critical patient assessment

Drug calculations

Teamwork / communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

RECOVER CPR certification (preferred)

Specialty/EM CE encouraged

Tools

Advanced anesthesia experience

Job description

Practice Alongside Five Board-Certified Criticalists. Care for the Most Complex Cases. Grow Your Career in Emergency and Specialty Medicine.

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is seeking an experienced Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join our growing specialty hospital in Marietta, Georgia.

If you thrive in a fast-paced hospital, enjoy solving complex medical cases, and want to practice advanced nursing skills alongside boarded specialists, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

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.

Why Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency?

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.

What makes Dogwood different?

• Work directly with five Board-Certified Criticalists
• Advanced ICU and Emergency patient care
• Complex medical and surgical case management
• State-of-the-art monitoring equipment and specialty diagnostics
• Collaborative team environment where technicians are encouraged to utilize their skills
• Strong commitment to continuing education and career advancement

What You'll Do

As an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician, you'll play an essential role in stabilizing patients, supporting specialty procedures, and delivering exceptional nursing care.

Emergency and Critical Care Nursing

• 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

Anesthesia and Surgical Support

• 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

Advanced Diagnostics

• 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

Collaboration and Client Care

• 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

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed, Registered, or Certified Veterinary Technician
• RECOVER CPR certification
• Advanced anesthesia experience
• Specialty or Emergency Continuing Education
• Veterinary Technician Specialist aspirations encouraged

Veterinary Technicians who are early in their careers or still developing Emergency Medicine skills are encouraged to watch for future opportunities that better align with their experience level

What We Offer

Continuing Education and Professional Development

We believe exceptional technicians deserve exceptional support.

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency proudly invests in the continued growth of our nursing team through:

• $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

Compensation and Full‑time Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience, technical skill, and licensure.

Full‑time team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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

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, designed to help new technicians transition into advanced clinical practice while supporting student loan repayment.

Is This Opportunity Right for You?

This position is ideal for technicians who:

• Enjoy managing complex Emergency and Critical Care cases
• Want to practice alongside Board-Certified Criticalists
• Value advanced nursing responsibilities and technician utilization
• Enjoy collaborating within a specialty‑focused hospital
• Are committed to lifelong learning and clinical excellence
• Want to continue building a rewarding career in Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Medicine

About Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency - Marietta

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency strives to be at the forefront of veterinary emergency and specialty medicine, to offer the most effective diagnostics, and treatment options for each of our patients. We are also committed to the veterinary profession, in partnering with veterinarians and advancing the practice of veterinary medicine.

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non‑merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.