Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Continuing education support

Employee pet care discounts

Job summary

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody, Georgia is building a new Diagnostic Imaging team to support advanced imaging, MRI, CT, and radiology services. As a Diagnostic Imaging Technician, you’ll prepare, image, monitor anesthesia, and help manage complex cases with radiologists and specialty clinicians.

Entry not required; we seek experienced veterinary professionals with strong imaging and patient-care skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary hospital experience.
• Strong veterinary nursing and patient-care skills.
• Confidence with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory diagnostics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment.
• Effective communication with veterinarians, specialists, technicians, assistants, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, position, and monitor patients for advanced diagnostic imaging.
• Support MRI, CT, digital radiography, and fluoroscopy procedures.
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Patient care

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia induction

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

LVT/RVT/CVT credential

Tools

MRI

CT

Radiography

Ultrasound

Job description

Advanced Imaging. Specialty Medicine. A New Hospital Built for Both.

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Location: Dunwoody, Georgia

Compensation: $18.00 - $38.00 / hour

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is opening a new 12,000-square-foot specialty and emergency hospital in Dunwoody, Georgia, and we're building our Diagnostic Imaging team now.

Advance Your Diagnostic Imaging Career with a Sign-On Bonus Opportunity

We are excited to recognize experienced veterinary professionals joining our Diagnostic Imaging team and supporting advanced specialty diagnostics.

• $6,000 Sign-On Bonus available for Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT/RVT/CVT) with strong Diagnostic Imaging, Specialty, or advanced technical experience
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus available for experienced non-licensed Veterinary Technicians or Veterinary Assistants with a strong background supporting Diagnostic Imaging, radiology, ultrasound, anesthesia, or specialty patient care

What You’ll Do

As a Diagnostic Imaging Technician, you'll help move complex cases from patient preparation through imaging, anesthesia, recovery, and continued care.

Diagnostic Imaging

• Prepare, position, and monitor patients for advanced diagnostic imaging
• Support MRI, CT, digital radiography, and fluoroscopy procedures
• Ensure accurate patient positioning and imaging preparation
• Maintain patient comfort and safety throughout imaging procedures
• Support imaging workflows and maintain accurate medical records
• Follow radiation safety protocols and hospital imaging standards
• Collaborate with radiologists and specialty clinicians on complex referral cases

Anesthesia & Patient Monitoring

Many specialty imaging patients require general anesthesia or advanced sedation support.

• Patient preparation and anesthesia induction
• Intubation and airway management
• Anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• ECG monitoring
• Capnography
• Pulse oximetry
• NIBP/IBP monitoring
• Temperature monitoring
• Recognizing and communicating changes in patient status

Specialty & Emergency Medicine

Diagnostic imaging supports nearly every service within our hospital. You'll work closely with:

• Radiology
• Neurology
• Surgery and Anesthesia
• Cardiology
• Internal Medicine
• Oncology
• Emergency and Critical Care

You may support imaging for critical patients, hospitalized patients, emergency cases, surgical patients, and complex specialty referrals.

Who We’re Looking For

We're Looking For Experienced Veterinary Professionals

This is not an entry-level veterinary position.

We're looking for technicians and veterinary assistants who already have a strong foundation in veterinary nursing and are ready to apply those skills in a specialty environment.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary hospital experience
• Strong veterinary nursing and patient-care skills
• Confidence with:
  • Venipuncture
  • IV catheter placement
  • Laboratory diagnostics
  • Hospitalized patient care
  • Patient monitoring
  • Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple patient needs
• Effective communication with veterinarians, specialists, technicians, assistants, and clients

Specialty Experience We Value

Experience in one or more of the following is strongly preferred:

• Diagnostic Imaging
• Radiology
• MRI
• CT
• Emergency and Critical Care
• ICU
• Surgery and Anesthesia
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology
• Cardiology
• Oncology
• High-volume General Practice

Preferred Qualifications

• LVT, RVT, or CVT credential
• Previous MRI or CT experience
• Advanced imaging experience
• Specialty procedure experience
• Radiation safety experience
• RECOVER CPR Certification
• Advanced ECC, anesthesia, or specialty training

Experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong anesthesia, imaging, emergency, critical care, or specialty experience are encouraged to apply.

Start at Dunwoody With the Support of an Established Specialty Team

Build Your Specialty Career

Dogwood is designed for technicians who want to keep learning.

You'll gain hands‑on exposure to referral‑level medicine while working alongside experienced clinicians and board‑certified specialists.

Professional development includes:

• Generous annual continuing education allowance
• 2 paid continuing education days
• Mentorship from experienced board-certified specialists
• Advanced specialty and emergency medicine exposure
• Support for specialty certifications and advanced clinical training
• Career advancement opportunities within Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency and Innovetive Petcare

Support for Credentialed Veterinary Technicians

• Veterinary technician license renewal reimbursement
• Professional membership support
• Continuing education assistance
• Specialty mentorship
• Advanced clinical development opportunities

HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program

Eligible credentialed veterinary technicians who graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program, passed the VTNE, and obtained credentialing within the previous three years may qualify for our HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program.

Additional support may include student loan repayment assistance, licensure reimbursement, state license renewal reimbursement, and continuing education support.

Benefits That Support Your Career and Life

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm Health mental wellness resources

Financial

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

Additional Benefits

• Employee pet care discounts
• Rocket Lawyer legal benefits
• Professional membership support

A Specialty Hospital Built Around Great Medicine

At Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, Diagnostic Imaging isn't an isolated service. It is an essential part of how our specialists diagnose, treat, and manage complex patients.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with advanced imaging technology, care for medically complex patients, support anesthesia and recovery, and collaborate directly with specialty teams.

Dunwoody is opening a new chapter for Dogwood.

Bring your veterinary experience, technical skill, and interest in advanced medicine — and help us deliver exceptional specialty and emergency care to the patients and referring veterinarians who will rely on this hospital.