Veterinary Emergency Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Description

Elevate Your Career in Emergency Veterinary Medicine

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is hiring an experienced Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Technician to support our high-acuity ER/ECC team in Marietta, GA, with expansion into a new specialty hospital in Dunwoody, GA in Fall 2026.

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician who thrives in emergency and critical care environments and wants to grow within a rapidly expanding specialty veterinary network.

This is a high-acuity, non-entry-level role designed for technicians who thrive in fast-paced emergency environments, rapid triage, and critical patient stabilization. You’ll work alongside emergency clinicians and specialty teams, managing a wide variety of urgent and life-threatening cases.

If you’re energized by unpredictable caseloads, hands-on procedures, and making an immediate impact, this is your opportunity to be part of something exceptional from the ground up.

Dogwood is a leading referral-level specialty and emergency hospital, known for delivering advanced care in:

• Emergency & Critical Care
• Specialty Surgery & Internal Medicine
• Advanced Anesthesia & Monitoring
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Complex Medical & Surgical Cases

Our Dunwoody location will bring this same level of excellence to the greater Atlanta veterinary community.

Emergency Technician Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Emergency Technician, you will play a critical role in triage, stabilization, and treatment of emergent cases.

Triage & Patient Intake

• Perform rapid triage assessments of incoming patients
• Identify and prioritize life-threatening conditions
• Obtain accurate patient histories and relay critical information to clinicians
• Ensure efficient patient flow through the ER

Emergency Care & Stabilization

• Assist in stabilization of:
• Trauma cases
• Respiratory distress
• Toxicities
• Shock and critical illness
• Perform:
• Venipuncture and catheter placement
• Fluid therapy initiation
• Emergency medication administration
• Support urgent procedures and diagnostics
  

Procedural & Anesthesia Support

• Assist with sedation and anesthesia for emergency procedures
• Monitor patients using:
• ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Prepare patients for surgery or ICU transfer
  

Emergency Response

• Assist in CPR and code events (RECOVER guidelines preferred)
• Respond rapidly and effectively to emergency situations
• Maintain composure and efficiency under pressure

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• Emergency clinicians
• ICU and specialty teams
• Ensure seamless case handoff and continuity of care
• Communicate clearly in fast-paced, high-pressure situations

Clinical Excellence

• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records
• Ensure compliance with ER protocols and safety standards
• Maintain treatment areas, crash carts, and emergency equipment
• Support a highly organized and efficient ER workflow
  
  

Who We're Looking For

Required Experience

2 years of experience in:

• Emergency, ICU, or high-volume veterinary practice

Strong background in:

• Patient handling and clinical nursing skills

Experience with:

• Venipuncture, catheter placement, and emergency procedures
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials (highly valued, not required)

Prior experience in:

• Emergency or specialty hospital setting
• Familiarity with:
• Triage protocols and emergency workflows
• RECOVER CPR certification
• Advanced training in ECC or anesthesia

Who Thrives in This Role

You are:

• Calm, quick-thinking, and decisive under pressure
• Highly adaptable and energized by fast-paced environments
• Skilled in prioritization and multitasking
• A strong communicator and team player
• Motivated to grow in a high-acuity specialty setting
  
  

What We Offer

Continuing Education That Matches Your Ambition


Dogwood invests heavily in technician development:

• 💰 $3,000 annual CE allowance
• 📚 2 paid CE PTO days annually
• Support for advanced certifications (VTS, ECC, anesthesia, specialty focus)
• Opportunities to refine skills alongside boarded specialists

We don’t just encourage growth — we fund it.

Compensation & Full-Time Benefits

• Competitive pay based on ER/ECC experience
• Headstart student loan repayment assistance for Licensed Veterinary Technicians who have completed an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology and passed the VTNE in the last 3 years.
• Shift differentials where applicable
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee pet care discounts
• Career advancement within emergency and specialty operations

HeadStart Student Loan Support Program

Eligible RVTs who:

• Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Successfully passed the VTNE within the past 3 years

…may qualify for Innovetive Petcare’s HeadStart Program, designed to support newly credentialed technicians as they transition into advanced clinical practice.
This isn’t just another ER opportunity.

It’s an opportunity for those who:

✔ Have strong ER or high-volume GP experience
✔ Thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
✔ Enjoy triage, rapid decision-making, and hands-on care
✔ Want to work alongside emergency clinicians and specialists
✔ Value teamwork, skill development, and growth

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of something from day one, we want to connect with you.

Apply today to join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency.