About this role
Practice Alongside Five Board-Certified Criticalists. Care for Complex Patients. Grow With Dogwood. Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is seeking an experienced Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join our growing specialty hospital in Marietta, Georgia . If you enjoy caring for critically ill patients, managing complex treatment plans, and using advanced nursing skills to make a difference in patient outcomes, this is an opportunity to take your veterinary career further. This is not an entry-level opportunity. We're looking for experienced technicians who are confident caring for high-acuity, hospitalized patients and want to develop their skills alongside five Board-Certified Criticalists, Emergency Veterinarians, and specialty clinicians. Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM As a Critical Care Veterinary Technician , you'll play an essential role in the ongoing care of hospitalized and critically ill patients—providing continuous monitoring, administering complex therapies, recognizing changes in condition, and communicating closely with the medical team. Why Dogwood? At Dogwood, veterinary technicians are skilled medical professionals and essential members of the patient care team. You'll have the opportunity to: Practice alongside five Board-Certified Criticalists Care for complex ICU, medical, surgical, and specialty patients Develop advanced Critical Care nursing skills Utilize advanced patient monitoring and diagnostic equipment Manage complex treatments, continuous therapies, and intensive nursing care Collaborate closely with Criticalists, Emergency Veterinarians, and specialty clinicians Receive mentorship and support for continued professional development Build a long-term career in Critical Care and Specialty Veterinary Medicine See What Makes Dogwood Different The Heart of Dogwood ❤️ See the people, patients, teamwork, and everyday moments that make Dogwood special. Watch The Heart of Dogwood Tour Dogwood with Co-Founder Dr. Andre Shih 🏥 Take an inside look at our Marietta hospital and see where you'll practice, learn, and grow. Tour Our Marietta Hospital See the hospital. Meet the team. Imagine your next chapter at Dogwood. As a Critical Care Veterinary Technician , you'll provide hands-on nursing care for patients requiring intensive monitoring and ongoing medical support. Your responsibilities may include: Provide continuous monitoring and nursing care for critically ill and hospitalized patients Monitor vital parameters and recognize subtle changes in patient condition Administer medications, CRIs, fluid therapy, blood products, and other prescribed treatments Manage IV catheters, fluid therapy, urinary catheters, drains, and other patient care needs Monitor fluid balance, urine output, pain, temperature, respiratory status, and overall patient trends Perform frequent patient reassessments and communicate changes promptly Support nutritional management and other components of comprehensive ICU nursing Provide compassionate, patient-centered care throughout hospitalization Advanced Monitoring and Treatment Monitor patients using ECG, capnography, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, and other monitoring equipment Monitor patients receiving oxygen therapy, transfusions, CRIs, and other continuous therapies Assist with advanced critical care procedures under clinician direction Provide perioperative and post-operative monitoring for high-acuity patients Support pain management and ongoing treatment plans Maintain accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation Diagnostics and Clinical Support Perform and process in-house laboratory diagnostics Collect and properly handle blood and other diagnostic samples Assist with digital radiography, ultrasound, and other diagnostic procedures Prepare and closely monitor critically ill patients during diagnostic procedures Track laboratory and diagnostic results and communicate significant changes to the medical team Maintain organized treatment areas and ensure equipment and supplies are prepared for patient care Teamwork and Patient Advocacy Critical Care requires constant communication and attention to detail. You'll work closely with: Board-Certified Criticalists Emergency Veterinarians Specialty clinicians Veterinary Technicians and Assistants Other members of the patient care team You'll provide thorough shift-to-shift handoffs , communicate treatment updates, advocate for your patients, and help ensure continuity of care throughout hospitalization. In Critical Care, the details matter—and so does the technician caring for the patient.