Description
Elevate Your Career in Veterinary Neurology
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is expanding to the Atlanta (Dunwoody), GA area in 2026, and we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Neurology Technician to join our founding specialty team.
This is an advanced, specialty-level role designed for technicians who thrive in neurology, anesthesia, and high-acuity patient care. You’ll work alongside board-certified neurologists and specialty clinicians, supporting complex cases ranging from IVDD and seizures to intracranial surgery and advanced imaging.
This isn’t just another role—you’ll help build the neurology service from day one.
Why Dogwood Stands Out
- Be a builder, not just an employee – help shape workflows, protocols, and team culture
- Direct access to leadership – your voice matters as we grow
- True specialty collaboration – neurology, ER, ICU, and imaging working seamlessly together
- Less red tape, more impact – a team built intentionally from the ground up
- Career acceleration – expand your skillset faster in a growing specialty environment
Dogwood is a leading referral-level specialty and emergency hospital, known for delivering advanced care in:
- Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Advanced Anesthesia & Ventilator Management
- Diagnostic Imaging (MRI/CT)
- Complex Medical & Surgical Cases
What You’ll Actually Work On
- IVDD surgical cases and post-operative recovery
- Seizure management and neurologic emergency stabilization
- MRI/CT workflows and advanced diagnostic imaging
- Neurosurgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring
- Collaboration with ER on acute neurologic cases
Our Dunwoody location brings this same level of excellence to the greater Atlanta veterinary community.
Opening 2026 | Hiring Timeline: Spring–Summer 2026
Neurology Technician Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Neurology Technician, you will be a key clinical partner in patient care before, during, and after neurologic procedures.
Neurology & Patient Care
- Assist with neurologic exams and patient assessments
- Monitor patients with seizures, IVDD, paresis/paralysis, and complex neurologic conditions
- Provide high-level nursing care for pre- and post-operative patients
- Help guide long-term neurologic case management and client education
Anesthesia & Procedural Support
- Perform advanced anesthesia induction, intubation, and monitoring
- Monitor using ECG, capnography, pulse oximetry, IBP/NIBP, and temperature
- Assist with neurosurgery and advanced imaging procedures (MRI/CT)
- Manage ventilated patients when applicable
- Adjust anesthetic depth in high-risk neurologic cases
Diagnostics & Imaging
- Support MRI/CT workflows and patient preparation
- Assist with CSF taps and neurologic diagnostics
- Ensure safe positioning and imaging protocols
Critical Care Collaboration
- Partner with ER and ICU teams for continuity of care
- Assist in stabilization of neurologic emergencies
- Participate in CPR/code response (RECOVER guidelines preferred)
Clinical Excellence
- Maintain accurate, detailed medical records
- Uphold sterility and surgical best practices
- Manage neurology-specific equipment
- Follow hospital protocols and safety standards
Who We're Looking For
Required Experience
- 2+ years in:
- Specialty, ER, ICU, or high-acuity veterinary practice
- Strong background in:
- Anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing
- Experience with:
- Advanced monitoring equipment and critical patient care
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) highly valued, not required
- Experience in neurology, neurosurgery, or advanced imaging (MRI/CT)
- Ventilator and critical care experience
- RECOVER CPR certification
- Advanced training in anesthesia or ECC
Who Thrives Here
You are:
- Calm, focused, and decisive under pressure
- Highly detail-oriented with strong technical skills
- Passionate about neurologic and complex case management
- A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
- Motivated to grow in a specialty referral environment
What We Offer
Continuing Education That Matches Your Ambition
Dogwood invests heavily in technician development:
- $3,000 annual CE allowance
- 2 paid CE PTO days annually
- Support for advanced certifications (VTS, ECC, anesthesia, specialty focus)
- Opportunities to refine skills alongside boarded specialists
We don’t just encourage growth — we fund it.
Compensation & Full-Time Benefits
- Competitive, experience-based compensation with specialty-level leveling
- Headstart student loan repayment assistance for Licensed Veterinary Technicians who have completed an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology and passed the VTNE in the last 3 years.
- Shift differentials where applicable
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Employee pet care discounts
- Career advancement within emergency and specialty operations
This isn’t just another neurology role.
It’s an opportunity to:
Help build a specialty service from the ground up
Work alongside boarded neurologists in a collaborative environment
Expand your technical skillset in high-acuity neurology
Be part of a team intentionally built for excellence
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of something from day one, we want to connect with you.
Location & Hiring Timeline
Dunwoody (Atlanta), Georgia
Interviewing: April 2026
Target Start Dates: Summer 2026 (by July)
Apply today to join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency.