Job Description
Veterinary Emergency Technician
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Marietta, Georgia
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:
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Venipuncture and catheter placement
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Fluid therapy initiation
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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:
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Emergency clinicians
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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:
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Emergency, ICU, or high-volume veterinary practice
Strong background in:
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Patient handling and clinical nursing skills
Experience with:
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Venipuncture, catheter placement, and emergency procedures
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment
Preferred Qualifications
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Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials (highly valued, not required)
Prior experience in:
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Emergency or specialty hospital setting
- Familiarity with:
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Triage protocols and emergency workflows
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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.
