ER Veterinary Technician — Advanced Critical Care

Dogwood; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, 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

Wellness resources

Job summary

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Marietta, GA is seeking experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join our expanding Emergency Services team.

You will work with five Board-Certified Criticalists and a team of Vets and clinicians, handling a diverse emergency caseload and using advanced diagnostics in a fast-paced hospital.

This full-time role offers daytime and swing shifts, mentorship, and growth opportunities in Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Medicine.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Emergency, ICU, Urgent Care, or Specialty Veterinary experience
• Strong emergency triage and patient assessment skills
• Proficiency with drug calculations, CRIs, anesthesia, and emergency nursing
• Experience with IV catheter placement, blood collection, diagnostics, and hospitalized patient care
• Calm, organized, and decisive in high-acuity situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Medicine

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency triage and patient assessment
• Stabilize and monitor patients with trauma, respiratory distress, toxicity, seizures, pain, urinary obstruction, GI emergencies, and other urgent conditions
• Place IV catheters and collect blood and diagnostic samples
• Administer medications, fluid therapy, and CRIs
• Monitor hospitalized emergency patients
• Assist with RECOVER CPR and emergency resuscitation
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly
• Perform and process in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Assist with digital radiography, ultrasound, and emergency diagnostics
• Prepare patients for emergency procedures
• Assist with wound care, bandaging, catheter placement, and other treatments
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records
• Assist with emergency procedures and surgeries
• Monitor anesthesia using ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, blood pressure, and temperature
• Support perioperative care, pain management, and patient recovery
• Partner with Emergency Veterinarians, Criticalists, specialty clinicians, and fellow technicians
• Maintain efficient patient flow during busy periods
• Communicate patient updates clearly and effectively
• Support clients compassionately during stressful situations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment environment
• Exposure to animals, allergens, bodily fluids, medical waste, and veterinary cleaning products is a routine part of working in Emergency and Specialty Medicine.

Skills

Emergency veterinary technician

Emergency triage

ICU/urgent care experience

Communication & teamwork

Licensure: RVT/CVT

Job description

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Marietta, GA is seeking experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join our expanding Emergency Services team.

You will work with five Board-Certified Criticalists and a team of Vets and clinicians, handling a diverse emergency caseload and using advanced diagnostics in a fast-paced hospital.

This full-time role offers daytime and swing shifts, mentorship, and growth opportunities in Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Medicine.