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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 Be Part of Something Exceptional From Day One 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. Interested in Dogwood, But Not Internal Medicine? 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. Who Thrives in This Role? 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 As a Veterinary Technician – Internal Medicine , you will play a critical role in supporting advanced diagnostics, patient care, client communication, and ongoing disease management. Internal Medicine Nursing and Patient Care 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 Diagnostic and Procedural Support 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 Advanced Client Communication 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 Emergency and Specialty Collaboration 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 Clinical Excellence 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