Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician

Build the Future of Emergency Medicine. One Patient at a Time. Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency | Dunwoody, Georgia  4500 N. Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 Opening October 2026 Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding. Following the success of our established Marietta Specialty and Emergency hospital, we're opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital in Dunwoody this October 2026. We're seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), and highly skilled Veterinary Assistants who want to help build a new Emergency team while working alongside experienced Emergency clinicians and Board-Certified Specialists. This is more than a new job. It's an opportunity to help shape a hospital from the ground up. 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 12-Hour Overnight Shifts +$2.00/hour | Monday–Friday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM +$3.00/hour | Saturday–Sunday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM Founding-team members will begin paid onboarding and specialty training at our Marietta hospital in September 2026 before transitioning to the new Dunwoody location. Built for Veterinary Professionals Who Love Emergency Medicine This is not an entry-level opportunity. We're looking for experienced veterinary professionals who thrive when medicine moves quickly, enjoy solving complex clinical problems, and want to use their skills to make a meaningful difference in Emergency and Critical Care. If you enjoy: Emergency triage and critical patient assessment ICU and hospitalized patient care Trauma stabilization Advanced nursing and patient monitoring Critical thinking and rapid decision-making Practicing at the top of your skill set You'll feel right at home at Dogwood. You'll work alongside Emergency doctors, Criticalists, and Board-Certified Specialists while caring for complex Emergency and Specialty cases. What You'll Do  Perform emergency patient triage and assist with stabilization of critical patients   Support CPR and RECOVER protocols  Assist with emergency procedures and critical interventions   Prepare patients for surgery, diagnostics, and specialty consultation   Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients   Administer medications, CRIs, blood products, and fluid therapy  Perform ongoing nursing assessments and pain management   Maintain accurate treatment and medical records  You'll have the opportunity to utilize skills including: IV catheter placement and venipuncture  Laboratory diagnostics and medical calculations   Patient monitoring and oxygen therapy   ECG monitoring   Radiology   Fluid therapy   Hospitalized patient care   Anesthesia monitoring   Emergency surgical assistance and patient recovery Who We're Looking For We're looking for experienced veterinary professionals with 2+ years of veterinary clinical experience. Candidates with backgrounds in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: Emergency Medicine Critical Care or ICU Specialty Veterinary Medicine Urgent Care High-Volume General Practice Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) are preferred. Highly experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong Emergency or advanced clinical skills are also encouraged to apply. RECOVER CPR Certification is a plus. Physical Requirements Team members should be comfortable:  Standing and walking throughout a 10–12-hour shift  Frequently bending, lifting, kneeling, reaching, and performing patient restraint   Safely lifting up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance   Working effectively in a fast-paced Emergency environment  Working around animal dander, medical gases, cleaning products, disinfectants, blood, bodily fluids, and other veterinary-related substances Grow Your Career with Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency At Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, exceptional medicine starts with exceptional veterinary professionals. As a founding team member, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the culture and clinical standards of a new hospital while gaining exposure to complex Emergency and Specialty cases. Professional Growth and Continuing Education Generous annual Continuing Education allowance 2 paid Continuing Education days Advanced specialty mentorship Exposure to complex Emergency and referral cases Support pursuing Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credentials Professional development opportunities across the Innovetive Petcare network Professional membership support HeadStart Student Loan Support Eligible LVTs who graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program and obtained licensure within the previous three years may qualify for: Student loan repayment assistance VTNE reimbursement Licensure reimbursement License renewal assistance Continuing Education support Career development resources Full-Time Benefits Competitive compensation based on experience +$2/hour weekday overnight differential +$3/hour weekend overnight differential Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Mental Health and Wellness Resources Employee Pet Care Discounts Career advancement opportunities across the Innovetive Petcare network Why Dogwood? New hospital. Experienced clinicians. Advanced medicine. Founding-team opportunity. We're building more than another veterinary hospital in Atlanta. We're building a team where veterinary professionals can practice exceptional medicine, develop their skills, and grow their careers alongside experienced Emergency and Specialty clinicians. You'll have the opportunity to help establish the culture of our new Dunwoody hospital while supporting patients who need advanced care when they need it most. Join the founding Overnight Emergency team at Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody. Apply today and help us build something exceptional. About Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency - Dunwoody 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.