Job Description

Emergency Veterinary Technician - Surgery and Anesthesia

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency in Marietta, Georgia is seeking an experienced Surgical Veterinary Technician to join our high-acuity specialty and ER team.
This is not an entry-level technician role. We are looking for a skilled professional with advanced, hands-on experience in anesthesia monitoring, ventilator management, surgical assistance, and emergency response within a specialty or critical care setting.
RVT credentials are valued but not required. What matters most is proven technical ability, sound clinical judgment, and the confidence to manage complex cases in a fast-paced environment.
This opportunity is ideal for a technician who:

• Remains calm and decisive during emergency codes
• Confidently manages high-risk anesthesia cases
• Is experienced with mechanical ventilation
• Thrives in complex surgical and critical care scenarios
• Seamlessly transitions between surgery and ER support

If you’re motivated by advanced procedures, referral-level medicine, and true critical care work — Dogwood offers the environment to elevate your career.

Dogwood is a leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Marietta, GA, providing advanced care in:

• Soft Tissue & Specialty Surgery
• Emergency & Critical Care
• Advanced Anesthesia & Ventilator-Supported Cases
• Complex Diagnostics
• High-Risk & Referral-Level Procedures

Your Role: Advanced Surgical & ER Support

As a Surgical & Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will work directly with board-certified surgeons and ER clinicians to deliver exceptional care before, during, and after complex procedures.
🔬 Surgical & Anesthesia Responsibilities

• Advanced anesthesia induction, intubation, and monitoring (ECG, capnography, IBP/NIBP, temperature, pulse oximetry)
• Manage and monitor ventilated patients
• Adjust anesthetic depth for high-risk and critical cases
• Maintain sterile surgical fields and provide intraoperative assistance
• Assist in orthopedic, neurologic, and advanced soft tissue procedures
• Provide detailed post-operative recovery monitoring and pain management

🚨 Emergency & Critical Care Support

• Confidently assist during CPR and code events
• Rapid response in ER situations
• Support ICU-level monitoring and interventions
• Collaborate with ER and ICU teams for case continuity
• Remain calm, focused, and decisive in high-stress scenarios

🗂 Clinical Excellence

• Accurate medical record documentation
• Surgical instrumentation management and sterilization
• Maintain compliance with hospital protocols and safety standards

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience:

• 2+ years in a specialty, ER, or high-volume surgical veterinary hospital
• Strong anesthesia and surgical nursing background
• Experience with ventilators and advanced monitoring equipment
• Confident assisting with emergency codes and critical cases
• Ability to transition between surgery and ER environments

Strongly Preferred:

• RVT/LVT/CVT credentials (not required)
• Experience in orthopedic or neurologic surgery
• Advanced ECC or anesthesia training
• RECOVER CPR certification

Who Thrives Here
You are:

• Calm under pressure
• Highly skilled in anesthesia and surgical nursing
• Comfortable with ventilated and critical patients
• Technically sharp and detail-oriented
• A team-first professional who communicates clearly
• Motivated to grow in a specialty & emergency environment

💰 Compensation, Head Start Assistance & Benefits

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.