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Veterinary Technician - Emergency and Critical Care (ECC)

Innovetive Petcare

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jun 2026

About the role

Veterinary Technician - Emergency and Critical Care (ECC)

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dunwoody, Georgia

Description

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 Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) team and seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), and highly skilled Veterinary Assistants with backgrounds in:

Emergency Medicine
Critical Care
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Specialty Medicine
Surgery and Anesthesia
High-Volume General Practice

Selected candidates will begin onboarding and training at our established Marietta hospital beginning September 2026, providing the opportunity to work alongside experienced emergency clinicians, specialists, and critical care 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.

Emergency and Critical Care is where medicine moves fast, teamwork matters, and skilled technicians make a life-saving difference every day.

This role is ideal for veterinary professionals who:

Thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
Enjoy problem-solving and critical thinking
Excel during emergencies and urgent situations
Have strong nursing and technical skills
Want to work alongside specialists and emergency clinicians
Are interested in pursuing advanced training or a future VTS in Emergency and Critical Care

If you enjoy managing complex cases, monitoring critically ill patients, and practicing at the top of your skillset, this opportunity was built for you.

Emergency Technician Responsibilities

As an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting emergency presentations, hospitalized patients, and ICU-level care.

Assist with emergency patient intake and triage
Obtain patient histories and assess presenting concerns
Support stabilization of critically ill and injured patients
Assist veterinarians during emergency procedures and treatments
Prepare patients for diagnostics, surgery, or specialty consultations
Provide compassionate support to clients during stressful situations

Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients
Perform ongoing patient assessments and nursing care
Administer medications, fluids, blood products, and treatments as directed
Monitor pain levels and patient comfort
Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate findings promptly
Maintain accurate treatment sheets and medical records

Venipuncture and blood collection
Intravenous catheter placement
Sample collection and laboratory processing
Diagnostic imaging support
Fluid therapy management
ECG monitoring
Oxygen therapy management
Advanced patient monitoring

Assist with emergency surgeries and urgent procedures
Support anesthesia induction and monitoring when needed
Assist with patient recovery and post-procedural care
Prepare equipment and treatment areas for emergency interventions

Collaborate with Emergency Doctors, Criticalists, Specialists, and support staff
Partner closely with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, and Diagnostic Imaging teams
Support continuity of care across departments
Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture