Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Technician

Dogwood; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Pet care discounts

Continuing education support

Job summary

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody, GA, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Technician. You will work at the intersection of imaging, anesthesia, and emergency medicine, supporting MRI, CT, digital radiography, and fluoroscopy alongside board-certified radiologists and other specialists.

This role requires 2+ years in veterinary care, strong nursing skills, and proficiency with imaging modalities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in a veterinary hospital setting.
• Credentialed veterinary technician preferred (LVT/RVT/CVT).
• Experience with imaging modalities (MRI/CT) and anesthesia support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, position, and monitor patients for advanced imaging.
• Support MRI, CT, digital radiography and fluoroscopy procedures.
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery.
• Maintain accurate medical records for imaging studies.
• Collaborate with radiology and specialty teams on complex cases.
• Ensure radiation safety and patient comfort throughout procedures.

Skills

2+ years veterinary hospital

Nursing and patient-care

Comfort with anesthesia

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program credential (LVT/RVT/CVT)

Tools

MRI

CT

Radiology equipment

Ultrasound

Job description

Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dunwoody, Georgia

Compensation: $18.00 - $38.00 / hour

Description

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

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.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Technician, Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), or highly skilled Veterinary Assistant to work at the intersection of diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, emergency medicine, and specialty care.

You’ll support patients across MRI, CT, digital radiography, and fluoroscopy, working alongside specialists in Radiology, Neurology, Surgery, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Emergency and Critical Care.

If you enjoy advanced medicine, technical problem-solving, anesthesia, and hands‑on patient care, this is a chance to build your career in a hospital designed around specialty medicine from day one.

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.

Candidates with a strong background in Diagnostic Imaging, specialty medicine, anesthesia support, radiology, ultrasound, or advanced patient care may qualify for a sign‑on bonus based on credentialing, experience, and technical skillset:

• $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

Sign‑on bonus eligibility is determined based on relevant specialty experience and qualifications and is not available to all applicants.

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.

• 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

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

You’ll assist with:

• 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

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.

• 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

• 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

We proudly support LVTs, RVTs, and CVTs through:

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

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.