Overnight ICU Veterinary Technician – Critical Care

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Marietta, Georgia seeks an experienced Critical Care Veterinary Technician to monitor and care for critically ill and hospitalized patients. You will work with five board-certified criticalists and a team of emergency veterinarians to manage complex therapies, monitor patients, and ensure the best outcomes.

This is not an entry-level role. You will perform advanced nursing duties, participate in diagnostics, and contribute to a high‑quality ICU,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Emergency, ICU, Urgent Care or Specialty Veterinary experience.
• Strong triage, assessment, and emergency nursing skills.
• Proficiency with drug calculations, CRIs, anesthesia, IV catheters, and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous monitoring for critically ill and hospitalized patients.
• Administer medications, CRIs, fluid therapy, blood products, and other treatments.
• Manage IV catheters, drains, and other nursing care needs.
• Perform frequent reassessments and communicate changes promptly.
• Collaborate with board-certified criticalists, veterinarians, and clinicians.

Skills

Emergency ICU experience

Triage and emergency nursing

Drug calculations and IV therapies

High-acuity patient care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

RECOVER CPR certification

VTS certification (preferred)

Tools

Medical monitoring equipment

Job description

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Marietta, Georgia seeks an experienced Critical Care Veterinary Technician to monitor and care for critically ill and hospitalized patients. You will work with five board-certified criticalists and a team of emergency veterinarians to manage complex therapies, monitor patients, and ensure the best outcomes.

This is not an entry-level role. You will perform advanced nursing duties, participate in diagnostics, and contribute to a high‑quality ICU,