Emergency Veterinary Technician

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Pet Care Discounts

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody, GA, is opening October 2026 and is building a founding daytime Emergency team. We seek experienced Veterinary Technicians, LVTs, and Veterinary Assistants to help establish a state-of-the-art emergency hospital.

Join a team of Emergency clinicians and Board-Certified Specialists, with paid onboarding and specialty training as we grow the Dunwoody location from the ground up.

Qualifications

• 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 and patient monitoring.

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.

Skills

Emergency triage

ICU nursing

Patient monitoring

Critical thinking

Client communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

RECOVER CPR Certification

Advanced anesthesia experience

Tools

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

ECG monitoring

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Description

Opening October 2026

Now Hiring: Founding Daytime Emergency Team

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding.

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Location: Dunwoody, Georgia

Compensation: $18.00 - $38.00 / hour

Build the Future of Emergency Medicine. One Patient at a Time.

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency | Dunwoody, Georgia

4500 N. Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338

Opening October 2026

Now Hiring: Founding Daytime Emergency Team

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding.

Following the success of our established Marietta Specialty and Emergency hospital, we're 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 more than a new job. It's an opportunity to help shape a hospital from the ground up.

Daytime Schedule

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 12-Hour Day Shifts

Founding-team members will begin paid onboarding and specialty training at our Marietta hospital in September 2026 before transitioning to the new Dunwoody location.

Built for Veterinary Professionals Who Love Emergency Medicine

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.

If you enjoy:

• Emergency triage and critical patient assessment
• ICU and hospitalized patient care
• Trauma stabilization
• Advanced nursing and patient monitoring
• Critical thinking and rapid decision-making
• Practicing at the top of your skill set

You’ll feel right at home at Dogwood.

You’ll work alongside Emergency doctors, Criticalists, and Board-Certified Specialists while caring for complex Emergency and Specialty cases.

What You’ll Do

Emergency and Critical Care

• 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

Advanced Veterinary Technician Skills

You’ll have the opportunity to utilize skills including:

• IV catheter placement and venipuncture
• Laboratory diagnostics and medical calculations
• Patient monitoring and oxygen therapy
• ECG monitoring
• Radiology
• Fluid therapy
• Hospitalized patient care
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Emergency surgical assistance and patient recovery

Who We’re Looking For

We are searching for veterinary professionals who bring technical confidence, curiosity, and a passion for emergency medicine.

Required Experience

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking throughout a 12-hour shift
• Frequently bending, lifting, kneeling, reaching, and performing patient restraint
• Safely lifting up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance
• Working effectively in a fast-paced Emergency environment
• Working around animal dander, medical gases, cleaning products, disinfectants, blood, bodily fluids, and other veterinary-related substances

Grow Your Career at Dogwood

At Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, we believe exceptional medicine starts with exceptional veterinary professionals.

As a founding team member, you’ll help shape a new hospital while working alongside experienced Emergency and Specialty clinicians and developing your skills through hands-on learning and mentorship.

• 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

Eligibility and bonus amounts are based on qualifications and applicable program terms. Details will be discussed during the interview process.

HeadStart Student Loan Support

Eligible recently credentialed LVTs may qualify for HeadStart, which can provide student loan repayment assistance, VTNE and licensure reimbursement, CE support, and professional development resources.

Full-Time Benefits

• 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

Why Dogwood?

New hospital. Experienced clinicians. Advanced medicine. A chance to help build something from the beginning.

We’re creating a specialty and emergency environment where veterinary professionals are trusted, supported, challenged, and given room to grow.

Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody and help build the future of Emergency and Specialty medicine in Atlanta.