Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Shift differentials for evenings and |

Pet care discounts

Professional membership support

Job summary

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody, GA is hiring for our new state-of-the-art hospital opening October 2026. We are building our founding Overnight Emergency team and seek experienced Veterinary Technicians, LVTs, RVTs, and Veterinary Assistants who thrive in fast-paced emergency medicine.

Selected candidates will train at our Marietta location in September 2026 before transitioning to Dunwoody.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary clinical experience preferred.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred.
• RECOVER CPR certification is a plus.
• Experience in emergency/ICU settings is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency triage and stabilize critical patients.
• Monitor ICU patients and administer meds and fluids.
• Assist with anesthesia and emergency surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery and specialty consultations.

Skills

Emergency triage

Critical thinking

ICU patient management

Trauma stabilization

Advanced nursing care

Top-of-license practice

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job description

Now Hiring for Our New Specialty and Emergency Hospital Opening October 2026

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency | Dunwoody, Georgia

Address: 4500 N Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338

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

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding.

Following the success of our flagship specialty and emergency hospital in Marietta, we are excited to open our second state-of-the-art Specialty and Emergency hospital in Dunwoody, Georgia this October 2026.

We are currently building our founding Overnight Emergency team and are seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Registered Veterinary Technicians, Certified Veterinary Technicians, and highly skilled Veterinary Assistants who are passionate about Emergency Medicine.

This is your opportunity to help shape a brand-new hospital while working alongside experienced Emergency clinicians and Board-Certified Specialists from day one.

Overnight Schedule

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM or 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Shift Differentials

• +$2.00/hour Monday through Friday Between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
• +$3.00/hour Weekend overnight differential Saturday and Sunday between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Selected candidates will begin paid onboarding and specialty training at our Marietta hospital in September 2026 before transitioning into the new Dunwoody location upon opening.

Why Experienced Emergency Technicians Choose Dogwood

This is not an entry-level opportunity.

We're looking for technicians who thrive when medicine moves quickly and every shift presents new challenges.

If you enjoy:

• Emergency triage
• Critical thinking
• ICU patient management
• Trauma stabilization
• Advanced nursing care
• Practicing at the top of your license

...you'll feel right at home.

You’ll work alongside Emergency doctors, Criticalists, and Specialty clinicians managing complex cases that allow you to fully utilize your technical skillset.

What You'll Do

Emergency and Triage

• Perform emergency patient triage
• Assist with stabilization of critical patients
• Support CPR and RECOVER protocols
• Assist with emergency procedures
• Prepare patients for surgery and specialty consultations

Emergency Nursing and ICU Care

• Monitor hospitalized ICU patients
• Administer medications, CRIs, blood products and fluid therapy
• Perform ongoing nursing assessments
• Monitor pain management
• Maintain detailed treatment records

Advanced Technical Skills

Confident candidates should have experience with:

• IV catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory diagnostics
• Patient monitoring
• Oxygen therapy
• ECG monitoring
• Radiology
• Fluid therapy
• Medical calculations
• Hospitalized patient care

Anesthesia and Surgical Support

• Assist with emergency surgical procedures
• Monitor anesthesia
• Support patient recovery
• Prepare treatment and surgery areas

Who We're Looking For

This position is ideal for experienced technicians with backgrounds in:

• Emergency Medicine
• Critical Care
• ICU
• Specialty Medicine
• Urgent Care
• High-Volume General Practice

Experience

2+ years of veterinary clinical experience preferred

Credentials Preferred

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Highly experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong emergency skills are encouraged to apply.

RECOVER CPR Certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Team members should be comfortable:

• Standing and walking throughout a 10 to 12-hour shift
• Frequently bending, lifting, kneeling, and reaching
• Safely lifting up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance
• Performing patient restraint
• Working in a fast-paced Emergency environment
• Working around animal dander, medical gases, cleaning products, disinfectants, blood, bodily fluids, and other veterinary-related substances

Why Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency?

Continuing Education Benefits

• $3,000 Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• 2 Paid Continuing Education Days
• Advanced specialty mentorship
• Exposure to complex referral and Emergency cases
• Support pursuing a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)
• Professional development opportunities throughout Innovetive Petcare

HeadStart Student Loan Support Program

Eligible Licensed Veterinary Technicians who have graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program and obtained licensure within the previous three years may qualify for:

• Student loan repayment assistance
• VTNE reimbursement
• Licensure reimbursement
• License renewal assistance
• Continuing Education support
• Career development resources

Full-Time Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Shift differentials for evenings and weekends
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm Health wellness resources
• Rocket Lawyer legal benefits
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Professional membership support
• Career advancement across the Innovetive Petcare network

About Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency - Dunwoody

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.