Emergency Veterinary Technician - Swing Shift and Overnight

Own the Shift. Practice Emergency Medicine. Grow With Dogwood. Emergency medicine doesn't slow down when the sun goes down—and neither does the opportunity to practice at a high level. Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is looking for experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join our Marietta team on swing and overnight shifts. If you're confident in a fast-paced ER, enjoy high-acuity cases, and want a team that trusts technicians to use their skills, we want to meet you. Swing Shifts Start | 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM Overnight Opportunities also available  Work a 12-hour shift supporting emergency patients through triage, stabilization, diagnostics, treatment, hospitalization, and critical care. Overnight shift differential applies to eligible hours worked after 12:00 AM. You'll work alongside five Board-Certified Criticalists, experienced Emergency Veterinarians, and specialty clinicians while gaining exposure to complex Emergency and Specialty cases. What You'll Do As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you'll provide efficient, compassionate, and technically advanced care from patient arrival through stabilization, treatment, hospitalization, discharge, or transfer. Perform emergency triage and patient assessment Stabilize and monitor patients with trauma, respiratory distress, toxicity, seizures, pain, urinary obstruction, GI emergencies, and other urgent conditions Place IV catheters and collect blood and diagnostic samples Administer medications, fluid therapy, and CRIs Monitor hospitalized emergency patients Assist with RECOVER CPR and emergency resuscitation Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly Perform and process in-house laboratory diagnostics Assist with digital radiography, ultrasound, and emergency diagnostics Prepare patients for emergency procedures Assist with wound care, bandaging, catheter placement, and other treatments Maintain accurate electronic medical records Assist with emergency procedures and surgeries Monitor anesthesia using ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, blood pressure, and temperature Support perioperative care, pain management, and patient recovery Partner with Emergency Veterinarians, Criticalists, specialty clinicians, and fellow technicians Maintain efficient patient flow during busy periods Communicate patient updates clearly and effectively Support clients compassionately during stressful situations Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment environment What We're Looking For Required 3–5 years of Emergency, ICU, Urgent Care, or Specialty Veterinary experience   Strong emergency triage and patient assessment skills   Proficiency with drug calculations, CRIs, anesthesia, and emergency nursing  Experience with IV catheter placement, blood collection, diagnostics, and hospitalized patient care   Calm, organized, and decisive in high-acuity situations  Strong communication and teamwork skills   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 Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital. 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 Emergency 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 Your Career at Dogwood At Dogwood, exceptional medicine starts with exceptional veterinary professionals. Our technicians are skilled medical professionals and essential members of the patient care team. You'll have opportunities to: Practice alongside five Board-Certified Criticalists Gain exposure to diverse Emergency and Specialty cases Strengthen your Emergency Veterinary Nursing skills Receive mentorship from experienced clinicians Access annual Continuing Education support + 2 paid CE days Pursue advanced certifications and VTS pathways Develop leadership skills and build a long-term career in Emergency and Specialty Medicine Full-time team members may enjoy: Competitive compensation based on experience, technical skill, and licensure Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Employee Pet Care Discounts Employee Assistance Program Mental Health and Wellness Resources Rocket Lawyer legal services HeadStart Student Loan Support Program Career advancement opportunities across the Innovetive Petcare network ❤️ The Heart of Dogwood See the people, patients, teamwork, and everyday moments that make Dogwood special. Watch The Heart of Dogwood 🏥 Tour Our Marietta Hospital Take an inside look at our Marietta hospital with Co-Founder Dr. Andre Shih and see where you'll practice, learn, and grow. Tour Dogwood Marietta Experienced clinicians. Advanced medicine. A team that values technicians. At Dogwood, you won't simply support emergency cases—you'll be part of a collaborative team providing high-quality Emergency and Specialty Medicine while continuing to develop your clinical skills. If you're an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Vet Tech, Emergency Veterinary Nurse, LVT, RVT, or CVT ready for your next opportunity, we want to hear from you. Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Marietta and help raise the standard for Emergency Medicine in Georgia. 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.