Job Description

Veterinary Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Work Alongside a Veterinary Radiologist in a Specialty Hospital
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is seeking a Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Technician to support our expanding radiology department.
This role is designed for an experienced veterinary technician who enjoys advanced diagnostics, imaging technology, and working with specialty teams.
If you are confident with radiography, CT imaging, patient positioning, and anesthesia monitoring for diagnostic procedures, this is an opportunity to grow your technical skills in a collaborative specialty and emergency hospital environment.
Dogwood is a large specialty and 24-hour emergency and critical care veterinary hospital serving the greater Atlanta area.
Our collaborative hospital provides advanced care in:

• Diagnostic Imaging & Radiology with a board-certified Radiologist
• Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery with board- certified Surgeons
• Internal Medicine with board-certified Internist
• Emergency & Critical Care with five board-certified Criticalist
• Anesthesia & Analgesia with a board-certified Anesthesiologist
• Oncology
• Neurology – starting late fall 2026
• Cardiology – starting late fall 2026

Our advanced imaging department includes:
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Digital Radiology
• Advanced ultrasound imaging
• Endoscopy and minimally invasive diagnostics
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory

Diagnostic imaging plays a central role in case management, supporting complex medical and surgical patients throughout the hospital.

Your Role: Veterinary Technician – Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging

This technician will work closely with our veterinary radiologist, specialists, and emergency clinicians to support imaging procedures and ensure safe patient care.
Diagnostic Imaging Responsibilities

• Appropriate patient positioning for diagnostic radiographs and CT imaging
• Perform digital radiography following radiation safety protocols
• Assist with CT scans and advanced imaging procedures
• Maintain imaging equipment and ensure image quality
• Follow radiation safety standards for patients and staff

Anesthesia & Sedation Support

• Assist with sedation and anesthesia for imaging procedures
• Monitor patients during CT and advanced diagnostics
• Provide safe patient recovery following sedated or antiesthetic procedures

Collaboration & Patient Care

• Assist veterinarians with imaging case coordination
• Maintain accurate imaging documentation and medical records
• Communicate patient updates with the veterinary care team and client
• Provide compassionate, safe patient handling and care

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
• Experience with digital radiography and CT imaging
• Advanced patient handling and positioning skills
• Experience working in a specialty and emergency hospital environment
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Full-time position with flexibility to provide on-call support for Saturday coverage as needed.

Preferred

• RVT / LVT / CVT credential
• Previous experience in veterinary radiology or diagnostic imaging
• Advanced anesthesia monitoring experience

💰 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

At Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency, technicians are integral members of the specialty care team

You will have the opportunity to:
✔ Work directly with a board-certified veterinary radiologist and other boarded specialists
✔ Develop advanced skills in diagnostic imaging and CT technology
✔ Collaborate with specialists and emergency clinicians
✔ Support complex medical and surgical cases
✔ Grow your career in specialty veterinary medicine
Apply today and join one of the most advanced emergency and specialty teams in Georgia.