Elevate Your Career in Emergency Veterinary Medicineย
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is expanding to the Atlanta (Dunwoody), GA area in 2026, and we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Emergency Technician to join our growing ER team.ย
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.ย
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.ย
Dogwood is a leading referral-level specialty and emergency hospital, known for delivering advanced care in:ย
- Emergency & Critical Careย
- Specialty Surgery & Internal Medicineย
- Advanced Anesthesia & Monitoringย
- Diagnostic Imagingย
- Complex Medical & Surgical Casesย
Our Dunwoody location will bring this same level of excellence to the greater Atlanta veterinary community.ย
Opening 2026 | Hiring Timeline: Spring-Summer 2026
As a Veterinary Emergency Technician, you will play a critical role in triage, stabilization, and treatment of emergent cases. ย
ย Triage & Patient Intakeย
- Perform rapid triage assessments of incoming patientsย
- Identify and prioritize life-threatening conditionsย
- Obtain accurate patient histories and relay critical information to cliniciansย
- Ensure efficient patient flow through the ERย
ย ย Emergency Care & Stabilizationย
- Assist in stabilization of:ย
- Trauma casesย
- Respiratory distressย
- Toxicitiesย
- Shock and critical illnessย
- Perform:ย
- Venipuncture and catheter placementย
- Fluid therapy initiationย
- Emergency medication administrationย
- Support urgent procedures and diagnosticsย
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ย Procedural & Anesthesia Supportย
- Assist with sedation and anesthesia for emergency proceduresย
- Monitor patients using:ย
- ECG, pulse oximetry, capnographyย
- Blood pressure monitoringย
- Prepare patients for surgery or ICU transferย
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Emergency Responseย
- Assist in CPR and code events (RECOVER guidelines preferred)ย
- Respond rapidly and effectively to emergency situationsย
- Maintain composure and efficiency under pressureย
ย ย Team Collaborationย
- Work closely with:ย
- Emergency cliniciansย
- ICU and specialty teamsย
- Ensure seamless case handoff and continuity of careย
- Communicate clearly in fast-paced, high-pressure situationsย
ย ย Clinical Excellenceย
- Maintain accurate, detailed medical recordsย
- Ensure compliance with ER protocols and safety standardsย
- Maintain treatment areas, crash carts, and emergency equipmentย
- Support a highly organized and efficient ER workflowย
Required Experienceย
- 2+ years of experience in:ย
- Emergency, ICU, or high-volume veterinary practiceย
- Strong background in:ย
- Patient handling and clinical nursing skillsย
- Experience with:ย
- Venipuncture, catheter placement, and emergency proceduresย
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environmentย
ย Preferred Qualificationsย
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials (highly valued, not required)ย
Prior experience in:ย
- Emergency or specialty hospital settingย
- Familiarity with:ย
- Triage protocols and emergency workflowsย
- RECOVER CPR certificationย
- Advanced training in ECC or anesthesiaย
ย ย Who Thrives in This Roleย
You are:ย
- Calm, quick-thinking, and decisive under pressureย
- Highly adaptable and energized by fast-paced environmentsย
- Skilled in prioritization and multitaskingย
- A strong communicator and team playerย
- Motivated to grow in a high-acuity specialty settingย
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.ย
- 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 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 growthย
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.ย
ย Location & Hiring Timelineย
ย Dunwoody (Atlanta), Georgia
ย Interviewing: April 2026
ย Target Start Dates: Summer 2026 (by July)
Apply today to join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency.ย