Critical Care Veterinary Technician

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. 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. 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 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. Critical Care Nursing 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. What We're Looking For Required 3–5 years of Emergency, ICU, Urgent Care, or Specialty Veterinary experience Strong triage, patient assessment, and emergency nursing skills Proficiency with drug calculations, CRIs, anesthesia, IV catheter placement, and diagnostics Experience caring for hospitalized or high-acuity patients Calm, organized, and decisive under pressure Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work effectively and independently overnight Passion for Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Medicine Preferred Licensed, Registered, or Certified Veterinary Technician RECOVER CPR certification Advanced anesthesia experience Emergency or Specialty CE Interest in pursuing VTS certification Early-career technicians: We encourage you to watch for future opportunities that better align with your current experience level. Physical and Work Environment This is an active veterinary hospital environment. Candidates should be comfortable with: Lifting, carrying, and restraining animals up to 50 lbs.; assistance/equipment available for heavier patients Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and moving throughout the hospital for extended periods Handling fractious, fearful, injured, and medically fragile animals Cleaning, disinfecting, stocking, and maintaining treatment areas Exposure to animal hair, dander, saliva, urine, feces, blood, bodily fluids, and medical waste Working around veterinary cleaning products, disinfectants, medications, and other hospital chemicals Following infection-control procedures and wearing appropriate PPE Remaining alert and responsive in a fast-paced, high-acuity overnight environment Exposure to animals, allergens, bodily fluids, medical waste, and veterinary cleaning products is a routine part of working in Emergency and Specialty Medicine. Grow with Dogwood Exceptional Technicians Deserve Exceptional Support At Dogwood, we invest in the people caring for our most complex patients. Our nursing team receives: Generous annual Continuing Education allowance Two paid Continuing Education days each year Mentorship alongside Board-Certified Criticalists and specialty clinicians Support for advanced certifications and VTS pathways Leadership development opportunities Career advancement throughout Critical Care and Specialty Veterinary Medicine Compensation and Full-Time Benefits Competitive compensation based on experience, technical skill, and licensure. Full-time team members enjoy: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Employee Pet Care Discounts Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Calm Health wellness resources Rocket Lawyer legal services for eligible team members and their immediate family HeadStart Student Loan Support Program Career advancement opportunities throughout the Innovetive Petcare network Ready to Take Your Critical Care Career Further? If you're an experienced Critical Care Veterinary Technician, ICU Veterinary Technician, Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician, Licensed Veterinary Technician, Registered Veterinary Technician, or Certified Veterinary Technician looking for an opportunity to care for complex patients alongside experienced Criticalists and specialty clinicians, we want to meet you. Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Marietta and help deliver exceptional Critical Care to the patients who need it most. Apply Today. About Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency - Marietta Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency strives to be at the forefront of veterinary emergency and specialty medicine, to offer the most effective diagnostics, and treatment options for each of our patients. We are also committed to the veterinary profession, in partnering with veterinarians and advancing the practice of veterinary medicine. Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.  Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify.  We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.