About this role
New Specialty and Emergency Hospital Opening October 2026 Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency – Dunwoody, Georgia 4500 N Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 Help Build the Future of Emergency Medicine in Atlanta Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is growing. Following the success of our flagship specialty and emergency hospital in Marietta, Georgia, we are preparing to open our newest location in Dunwoody in October 2026. We are building a founding Emergency Nursing Team of skilled Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs), and experienced Veterinary Assistants who are passionate about emergency medicine, advanced patient care, and making a meaningful impact during critical moments. Selected team members will begin onboarding and specialty training at our established Marietta hospital beginning September 2026, providing the opportunity to learn alongside experienced emergency clinicians, specialists, and advanced nursing teams before transitioning into our brand-new Dunwoody facility. This Is More Than an Emergency Technician Position This is an opportunity to help build something exceptional from day one. As a founding member of our Emergency Team, you will have a voice in shaping workflows, supporting hospital culture, and establishing the standard of patient care for our newest location. At Dogwood, technicians are not simply assistants to the medical team — they are essential clinical partners. We believe experienced veterinary professionals deserve the opportunity to practice advanced medicine, continue developing their skills, and grow within a hospital that values their knowledge and expertise. As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will provide advanced nursing support for emergency and critical patients while partnering closely with veterinarians and specialty teams. Your responsibilities may include: Emergency Nursing and Patient Care Perform patient assessments, obtain vital parameters, and recognize changes in patient condition Triage incoming emergency cases and assist with prioritization of patient needs Provide nursing care for hospitalized emergency and critical patients Administer medications through appropriate routes including IV, IM, and SQ Manage fluid therapy, constant rate infusions (CRIs), and blood product administration when indicated Participate in patient rounds and communicate updates with the medical team Diagnostics and Technical Procedures Perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement Collect and prepare diagnostic samples Assist with laboratory diagnostics and point-of-care testing Perform digital radiography and proper patient positioning Support advanced diagnostic procedures as needed Emergency Procedures and Critical Care Support Assist with sedation, anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery Monitor patients utilizing ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure monitoring, capnography, and temperature monitoring Support oxygen therapy, oxygen cages, and other critical care interventions Assist with CPR and emergency response efforts Maintain patient comfort, safety, and continuity of care Team Collaboration and Clinical Excellence Partner with veterinarians, emergency clinicians, and specialty teams Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation Support efficient patient flow in a fast-paced emergency environment Advocate for patients and provide compassionate support to families during stressful situations