Description
Now Hiring for Our New Specialty and Emergency Hospital Opening October 2026
Address: 4500 N Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Build the Future of Emergency Medicine. One Patient at a Time.
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding.
Following the success of our flagship specialty and emergency hospital in Marietta, we are excited to open our second state-of-the-art Specialty and Emergency hospital in Dunwoody, Georgia this October 2026.
We are currently building our founding Overnight Emergency team and are seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Registered Veterinary Technicians, Certified Veterinary Technicians, and highly skilled Veterinary Assistants who are passionate about Emergency Medicine.
This is your opportunity to help shape a brand-new hospital while working alongside experienced Emergency clinicians and Board-Certified Specialists from day one.
Overnight Schedule
We are currently hiring for:
7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
or
4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
+$2.00/hour
Monday through Friday
Between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
+$3.00/hour
Weekend overnight differential
Saturday and Sunday between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Selected candidates will begin paid onboarding and specialty training at our Marietta hospital in September 2026 before transitioning into the new Dunwoody location upon opening.
Why Experienced Emergency Technicians Choose Dogwood
This is not an entry-level opportunity.
We're looking for technicians who thrive when medicine moves quickly and every shift presents new challenges.
If you enjoy:
- Emergency triage
- Critical thinking
- ICU patient management
- Trauma stabilization
- Advanced nursing care
- Practicing at the top of your license
...you'll feel right at home.
You'll work alongside Emergency doctors, Criticalists, and Specialty clinicians managing complex cases that allow you to fully utilize your technical skillset.
What You'll Do
Emergency and Triage
- Perform emergency patient triage
- Assist with stabilization of critical patients
- Support CPR and RECOVER protocols
- Assist with emergency procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery and specialty consultations
Emergency Nursing and ICU Care
- Monitor hospitalized ICU patients
- Administer medications, CRIs, blood products and fluid therapy
- Perform ongoing nursing assessments
- Monitor pain management
- Maintain detailed treatment records
Advanced Technical Skills
Confident candidates should have experience with:
- IV catheter placement
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Patient monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- ECG monitoring
- Radiology
- Fluid therapy
- Medical calculations
- Hospitalized patient care
Anesthesia and Surgical Support
- Assist with emergency surgical procedures
- Monitor anesthesia
- Support patient recovery
- Prepare treatment and surgery areas
Who We're Looking For
This position is ideal for experienced technicians with backgrounds in:
- Emergency Medicine
- Critical Care
- ICU
- Specialty Medicine
- Urgent Care
- High-Volume General Practice
2+ years of veterinary clinical experience preferred
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Highly experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong emergency skills are encouraged to apply.
RECOVER CPR Certification is a plus.
Physical Requirements
Team members should be comfortable:
- Standing and walking throughout a 10 to 12-hour shift
- Frequently bending, lifting, kneeling, and reaching
- Safely lifting up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance
- Performing patient restraint
- Working in a fast-paced Emergency environment
- Working around animal dander, medical gases, cleaning products, disinfectants, blood, bodily fluids, and other veterinary-related substances
Why Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency?
Continuing Education That Matches Your Ambition
At Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, we believe exceptional medicine starts with exceptional technicians.
That's why we invest heavily in your professional growth.
- Generous Annual Continuing Education Allowance
- 2 Paid Continuing Education Days
- Advanced specialty mentorship
- Exposure to complex referral and Emergency cases
- Support pursuing a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)
- Professional development opportunities throughout Innovetive Petcare
HeadStart Student Loan Support Program
Eligible Licensed Veterinary Technicians who have 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
- Shift differentials for evenings and weekends
- 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
- Calm Health wellness resources
- Rocket Lawyer legal benefits
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Professional membership support
- Career advancement across the Innovetive Petcare network
Why Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency?
We're building more than a hospital.
We're building a team of veterinary professionals who want to practice exceptional medicine, continue growing their skills, and make a lasting impact on Emergency and Specialty care throughout Georgia.
If you're ready to join a collaborative team where your technical expertise is respected and utilized every shift, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the founding Overnight Emergency team at Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody, Georgia.