Job Description
Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dunwoody, Georgia
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency – 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, Georgia, scheduled to open in October 2026
We are actively building our founding Internal Medicine team and are seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs), and highly skilled Veterinary Assistants with experience in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Specialty Medicine, or high-volume General Practice.
Selected candidates will begin onboarding and training with our established Marietta team beginning August–September 2026, providing a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists, emergency clinicians, and leadership 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
- Anesthesia
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology)
- Emergency and Critical Care
If your passion lies elsewhere in specialty medicine, we encourage you to apply and discuss your long-term career goals with our team.
You may be an ideal fit if you:
- Enjoy solving complex medical cases and diagnostic challenges
- Have experience supporting chronic disease management and advanced patient care
- Thrive in a collaborative, referral-level environment
- Enjoy building long-term relationships with patients and clients
- Have strong technical nursing skills and attention to detail
- Want to work alongside specialists managing some of the most medically complex cases in veterinary medicine
- Are interested in pursuing advanced technician development or future VTS opportunities
What You'll Do
As a Veterinary Technician – Internal Medicine, you will play a critical role in supporting advanced diagnostics, patient care, client communication, and ongoing disease management.
- Assist with Internal Medicine consultations and patient assessments
- Support patients with chronic and complex medical conditions including:
- Endocrine disorders
- Gastrointestinal disease
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Immune-mediated conditions
- Respiratory disease
- Infectious diseases
- Obtain detailed patient histories
- Monitor hospitalized patients and treatment responses
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Assist with ongoing management of chronic medical cases
- Collect blood, urine, fecal, and cytology samples
- Perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
- Assist with advanced diagnostic procedures including:
- Ultrasound support
- Endoscopy preparation and recovery
- Fine needle aspirates
- Biopsy assistance
- Fluid collection procedures
- Prepare patients for diagnostics and treatments
- Coordinate laboratory submissions and testing
- Educate clients regarding:
- Treatment plans
- Diagnostic recommendations
- Medication administration
- Chronic disease management
- Home care instructions
- Support long-term client relationships through consistent follow-up and communication
- Provide compassionate guidance during complex medical decision-making
- Partner closely with Emergency and Critical Care teams
- Assist in stabilization and transfer of medically complex patients
- Participate in patient rounds and collaborative case discussions
- Support continuity of care across specialty departments
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
- Ensure proper handling of medications and equipment
- Maintain treatment areas and exam rooms
- Follow hospital protocols, safety standards, and best practices
- Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and patient advocacy
Who We're Looking For
Team members should be able to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods throughout scheduled shifts
- Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and reach
- Lift and carry patients and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Safely restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments
- Perform repetitive tasks involving hands, wrists, and arms
- Work in a veterinary hospital environment with exposure to:
- Animal dander
- Fur
- Cleaning products and disinfectants
- Medical chemicals
- Biological materials
- Vaccines and medications
- Perfumes and fragrances
- Maintain visual acuity sufficient for patient monitoring, laboratory work, and medical record documentation
- Minimum 1–2 years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
- Experience supporting patients in:
- Specialty Practice
- Emergency Medicine
- Urgent Care
- Internal Medicine
- High-volume General Practice
- Strong veterinary nursing and patient care skills
- Confidence with:
- Venipuncture
- Intravenous catheter placement
- Sample collection and laboratory processing
- Hospitalized patient monitoring
- Client communication and education
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
- Experience supporting:
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency and Critical Care
- Specialty Medicine
- RECOVER CPR Certification
- Advanced laboratory and diagnostic experience
- Strong client education and chronic case management skills
Why Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency?
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 experienced specialists
- Exposure to advanced referral-level medicine and complex medical cases
- Opportunities for long-term specialty career growth
If becoming a specialist technician is one of your goals, we want to help you get there.
We proudly support credentialed technicians through our HeadStart Program
Eligible Licensed Veterinary Technicians may qualify for:
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Licensure support and reimbursement
- Career development resources
- Professional growth opportunities
To qualify, candidates must:
- Graduate from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Successfully pass the VTNE
- Obtain licensure within the previous three years
We believe talented technicians should be able to focus on their careers—not their student debt.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skillset
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Calm Health Wellness Resources
- Mental health and wellbeing support programs
- 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
- Professional development
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.
