Job Description
Veterinary Technician - Dermatology
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dunwoody, Georgia
Now Hiring for Our New Specialty and Emergency Hospital Opening October 2026
Address:
4500 N Shallowford Rd
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is growing.
Following the success of our flagship specialty and emergency hospital in Marietta, Georgia, we are proud to announce the opening of our second hospital in Dunwoody, GA, scheduled to open in October 2026
We are actively building our founding Dermatology Team and seeking passionate Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs), and experienced Veterinary Assistants who have an interest in Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Client Education, Specialty Medicine, or Advanced Patient Care.
Selected candidates will begin onboarding and training at our established Marietta hospital beginning August 2026, providing the opportunity to train alongside experienced specialists and specialty teams before transitioning into our brand-new Dunwoody facility.
This is more than a job.
This is an opportunity to help build one of Georgia's premier specialty and emergency hospitals from the ground up.
We would still love to connect.
As we continue expanding our specialty services, we anticipate future opportunities supporting:
- Surgery and Anesthesia
- Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology)
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency and Critical Care (ER/ECC)
If your interests lie elsewhere in specialty medicine, we encourage you to apply and discuss your career goals with our team.
You may be an ideal fit if you:
- Enjoy building long-term relationships with clients and patients
- Have experience in General Practice, Emergency, Specialty, or Urgent Care
- Take pride in patient advocacy and improving quality of life
- Enjoy diagnostics, sample collection, and case management
- Have strong communication and client education skills
- Are passionate about helping patients with chronic conditions
- Thrive in a collaborative specialty environment
- Want to continue developing advanced technical and nursing skills
Your Impact as a Veterinary Dermatology Technician
As a Veterinary Dermatology Technician, you will play a key role in helping patients find relief from chronic skin, ear, and allergy-related conditions while supporting advanced diagnostic workups and long-term treatment plans.
- Assist specialists during dermatology consultations and examinations
- Support patients with:
- Environmental and food allergies
- Chronic dermatitis
- Otitis and ear disease
- Skin infections
- Autoimmune and immune-mediated skin disorders
- Provide ongoing nursing support for chronic dermatology cases
- Monitor patient comfort and treatment response
- Collect and prepare diagnostic samples
- Perform and assist with:
- Skin scrapings
- Cytology preparation
- Ear cytology
- Fungal culture collection
- Diagnostic sample handling
- Support allergy testing and specialty diagnostics
- Maintain accurate diagnostic records and documentation
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Assist with:
- Topical therapies
- Medicated baths
- Allergy treatment protocols
- Minor dermatologic procedures
- Support sedation and anesthesia when required for specialty procedures
- Educate clients on:
- Chronic allergy management
- Medication administration
- Preventative care strategies
- Home care recommendations
- Reinforce treatment plans and follow-up recommendations
- Build strong client relationships through communication and support
- Help improve long-term patient outcomes through education and compliance
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment plans
- Ensure exam rooms and dermatology equipment remain organized and prepared
- Collaborate with specialists, technicians, assistants, and client service teams
- Deliver exceptional patient care and client service throughout every visit
Who We're Looking For
Candidates should be able to:
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the workday
- Lift, carry, and assist in restraining patients weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance available when appropriate
- Safely handle and work around animals of varying sizes, breeds, temperaments, and medical conditions
- Perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity, including patient restraint, sample collection, data entry, and equipment operation
- Work in a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment with frequent movement between exam rooms, treatment areas, and specialty departments
- Communicate effectively with clients, veterinarians, specialists, and team members in person, by phone, and electronically
This position may involve exposure to:
- Animal dander, fur, saliva, and other animal-related allergens
- Cleaning agents, disinfectants, and veterinary hospital chemicals
- Medical odors, fragrances, perfumes, and grooming products
- Veterinary medical equipment, diagnostic imaging equipment, and anesthesia monitoring devices
- Noise associated with animal care and hospital operations
Required Experience
- Minimum 1+ year of veterinary experience preferred
- Experience within:
- General Practice
- Urgent Care
- Emergency Veterinary Hospitals
- Specialty Veterinary Hospitals
- Strong foundation in:
- Animal Handling and Restraint
- Venipuncture and Sample Collection
- Laboratory Diagnostics
- Client Communication
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Record Documentation
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
- Previous dermatology experience
- Strong cytology and laboratory skills
- Experience supporting chronic case management
- Passion for client education and specialty medicine
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Compassion for patients with chronic conditions
- Attention to detail and diagnostic accuracy
- Commitment to exceptional client service
- Desire to grow within specialty medicine
- Positive, collaborative mindset
What We Offer
Continuing Education and Professional Development
At Dogwood, we believe exceptional medicine starts with exceptional technicians.
- $3,000 Annual Continuing Education Allowance
- 2 Paid Continuing Education Days
- Support for advanced certifications and specialty training
- Mentorship from board-certified specialists
- Exposure to advanced referral-level medicine
- Opportunities to pursue long-term specialty career pathways
If becoming a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) is one of your goals, we want to help you get there.
We proudly support credentialed veterinary technicians through our HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program.
Eligible technicians may qualify if they:
- Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Successfully passed the VTNE
- Obtained licensure within the past three years
Additional support includes:
- Veterinary Technician Licensure Reimbursement
- License Renewal Assistance
- Continuing Education Support
- Professional Development Resources
Health and Financial Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience and credentialing
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
Mental Health and Wellness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Calm Health Wellness Resources
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Programs
Legal and Family Support
- Rocket Lawyer Legal Benefits for you and your immediate family
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Professional Membership Support
Our mission is simple:
Deliver exceptional specialty and emergency care while creating an environment where veterinary professionals can grow, develop, and practice at the highest level.
We are committed to:
- Advanced medicine
- Clinical excellence
- Collaborative teamwork
- Continuous learning
- Technician empowerment
We don't simply utilize technicians.
We invest in them.
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..we want to connect with you.
Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency and help launch the next generation of specialty medicine in Dunwoody, Georgia.
