Posted 5 days ago

Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician (ECC)

Marietta, GeorgiaOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

An experienced Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician works at a specialty hospital in Marietta, stabilizing critical patients, assisting advanced procedures, and collaborating closely with five board-certified criticalists.

About this role

Practice Alongside Five Board-Certified Criticalists. Care for the Most Complex Cases. Grow Your Career in Emergency and Specialty Medicine.

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is seeking an experienced Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join our growing specialty hospital in Marietta, Georgia.

If you thrive in a fast-paced hospital, enjoy solving complex medical cases, and want to practice advanced nursing skills alongside boarded specialists, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

This is not an entry-level position. We are seeking experienced veterinary professionals who are confident managing critically ill patients and are ready to practice at the highest level of Emergency and Critical Care medicine.

Why Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency?

At Dogwood, our technicians are respected as highly skilled medical professionals and trusted members of the patient care team.

You'll work alongside five Board-Certified Criticalists, experienced emergency veterinarians, and specialty teams dedicated to delivering exceptional medicine while supporting your continued professional growth.

What makes Dogwood different?

Work directly with five Board-Certified Criticalists
Advanced ICU and Emergency patient care
Complex medical and surgical case management
State-of-the-art monitoring equipment and specialty diagnostics
Collaborative team environment where technicians are encouraged to utilize their skills
Strong commitment to continuing education and career advancement

Key Responsibilities

As an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician, you'll play an essential role in stabilizing patients, supporting specialty procedures, and delivering exceptional nursing care.

Emergency and Critical Care Nursing

Triage and stabilize emergency patients
Monitor critically ill and hospitalized ICU patients
Recognize and respond to shock, trauma, respiratory distress, sepsis, cardiac emergencies, GDV, and other life-threatening conditions
Assist with RECOVER CPR and advanced life-saving procedures
Calculate and administer CRIs, fluid therapy, blood products, and emergency medications

Anesthesia and Surgical Support

Assist with emergency and specialty surgical procedures
Monitor anesthesia using ECG, capnography, pulse oximetry, Doppler, invasive blood pressure monitoring, and advanced anesthetic equipment
Support perioperative pain management and post-operative recovery
Monitor patients throughout anesthesia and recovery to ensure the highest level of patient safety

Advanced Diagnostics

Perform in-house laboratory diagnostics including CBC, chemistry, coagulation testing, blood gases, urinalysis, and cytology
Assist with digital radiography, ultrasound, and additional diagnostic procedures
Monitor oxygen-dependent patients, transfusions, and continuous ICU therapies
Maintain detailed and accurate electronic medical records

Collaboration and Client Care

Partner closely with emergency veterinarians, boarded specialists, and fellow technicians
Communicate professionally with clients during emotionally challenging situations
Contribute to efficient patient flow while maintaining exceptional standards of nursing care

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Required Qualifications

Minimum 3 to 5 years of Emergency, Intensive Care Unit, or Specialty Veterinary Medicine experience
Strong emergency triage and critical patient assessment skills
Advanced proficiency with drug calculations, CRIs, anesthesia, and emergency nursing
Ability to remain calm, organized, and decisive during high-acuity cases
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Passion for Emergency and Critical Care medicine

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed, Registered, or Certified Veterinary Technician
RECOVER CPR certification
Advanced anesthesia experience
Specialty or Emergency Continuing Education
Veterinary Technician Specialist aspirations encouraged

Veterinary Technicians who are early in their careers or still developing Emergency Medicine skills are encouraged to watch for future opportunities that better align with their experience level

Benefits

Continuing Education and Professional Development

We believe exceptional technicians deserve exceptional support.

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency proudly invests in the continued growth of our nursing team through:

$3,000 annual Continuing Education allowance
Two paid Continuing Education days each year
Support for advanced certifications and Veterinary Technician Specialist pathways
Mentorship alongside Board-Certified Criticalists and specialty clinicians
Opportunities for leadership development and long-term career growth

Compensation and Full-Time Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience, technical skill, and licensure.

Full-time team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

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 for mental health, stress management, mindfulness, and sleep support
Rocket Lawyer legal services for eligible team members and their immediate family
Career advancement opportunities throughout specialty and emergency medicine

HeadStart Student Loan Support Program

Recently credentialed Licensed Veterinary Technicians who graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program, successfully passed the VTNE, and obtained licensure within the past three years may be eligible for the HeadStart Student Loan Support Program, designed to help new technicians transition into advanced clinical practice while supporting student loan repayment.

Is This Opportunity Right for You?

This position is ideal for technicians who:

Enjoy managing complex Emergency and Critical Care cases
Want to practice alongside Board-Certified Criticalists
Value advanced nursing responsibilities and technician utilization
Enjoy collaborating within a specialty-focused hospital
Are committed to lifelong learning and clinical excellence
Want to continue building a rewarding career in Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Medicine

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician, Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician, or Licensed Veterinary Technician ready to expand your skills in one of Georgia's premier specialty hospitals, we encourage you to apply.

Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency and help deliver exceptional Emergency and Critical Care medicine while growing alongside one of the region's most experienced specialty teams.

Skills

Advanced Life SupportAnesthesia MonitoringCRI AdministrationCritical CareElectronic Medical RecordsEmergency NursingFluid TherapyICU MonitoringLaboratory DiagnosticsRECOVER CPR