Job Description

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician (ECC)

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency in Marietta, GA is seeking a highly experienced Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join our growing specialty and emergency hospital.

This is not an entry-level position We are seeking confident, technically advanced veterinary technicians who thrive in high-acuity environments and are ready to practice at the top of their license in a true ER/Specialty setting.

At Dogwood, you won’t just assist — you’ll contribute meaningfully to complex case management alongside five Board-Certified Criticalists and a collaborative team of emergency and specialty clinicians.

• True Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital (not GP with ER hours)
• Work directly with 5 Boarded Criticalists
• Advanced ICU-level medicine and complex case management
• Modern monitoring equipment and specialty diagnostics
• A culture that values technician autonomy, expertise, and growth
• Dedicated investment in continuing education

High-Acuity Responsibilities

Emergency & Critical Care

• Triage and stabilize emergent and critical patients
• Recognize and respond to trauma, shock, respiratory distress, GDV, sepsis, cardiac events, and multi-system emergencies
• Perform and assist with CPR and advanced life-saving interventions
• Calculate and administer CRIs, fluid therapy, blood products, and emergency medications

Anesthesia & Emergency Surgery Support

• Assist with emergency and specialty surgical procedures
• Perform advanced anesthesia monitoring (ECG, capnography, invasive BP, pulse oximetry)
• Manage CRIs, analgesia protocols, and perioperative care
• Deliver detailed post-operative monitoring and pain management

Advanced Diagnostics & Monitoring

• Operate and interpret ECG, capnography, pulse oximetry, Doppler/oscillometric BP
• Perform in-house laboratory diagnostics (CBC, chemistry, blood gases, coagulation testing, urinalysis)
• Assist with digital radiography and ultrasound procedures
• Monitor ICU patients requiring oxygen therapy, transfusions, and continuous support

Who We're Looking For

Required Experience

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in Emergency, ICU, or Specialty Medicine
• Strong triage and emergency case management skills
• Advanced medical math proficiency (drug calculations, CRIs, anesthetic protocols)
• Ability to remain calm, decisive, and effective in high-stress situations
• Confidence working independently while collaborating within a specialty team

• LVT / RVT / CVT strongly preferred
• Highly experienced non-credentialed ECC technicians will be considered
• RECOVER CPR certification, ECC-focused CE, or anesthesia certifications are a plus

🚫 If you are early in your veterinary technician career or still building emergency confidence, this role is likely not the right fit at this time.

What We Offer

Continuing Education That Matches Your AmbitionDogwood 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
• 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

This Role Is Ideal For Technicians Who:

✔ Have significant ER, ICU, or specialty case experience
✔ Want to work alongside boarded Criticalists
✔ Are confident managing unstable patients
✔ Thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
✔ Want their technical skillset respected and utilized
✔ Are committed to continual clinical growth

Ready to Elevate Your Emergency & Critical Care Career?
If you’re an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician looking to refine your craft in a collaborative, specialty-driven hospital — Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is ready for you.

Apply today and join one of the most advanced emergency and specialty teams in Georgia.