Emergency Veterinary Technician - Swing Shift and Overnights Available
Innovetive Petcare
·Yesterday
- Salary
- $18 – $38/hr
- Location
- Dunwoody, Georgia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Emergency Veterinary Technician - Swing Shift and Overnights Available
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dunwoody, Georgia
Compensation: $18.00 - $38.00 / hour
Description
Build Your Career in Emergency Medicine. Own the Shift.
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency | Dunwoody, Georgia
4500 N Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Now Hiring: Swing Shift and Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technicians
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding its Emergency and Critical Care services in Dunwoody, and we're looking for experienced veterinary professionals who want to be part of a high-acuity emergency team.
We're hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) and experienced Veterinary Assistants for swing shift and overnight ER opportunities.
If you thrive when the cases are complex, the pace is fast, and your technical skills matter, this is an opportunity to practice emergency medicine at a high level while working alongside experienced Emergency clinicians and specialty teams.
Swing Shift & Overnight Opportunities
12-hour shifts designed around Emergency and Critical Care coverage
We're specifically looking for professionals interested in:
- Swing Shift Emergency Veterinary Technician
- Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician
These shifts play an important role in maintaining continuity of care as patient volume changes throughout the day and into overnight hours.
What You'll Do
Emergency medicine requires strong clinical judgment, technical confidence, and the ability to stay focused when priorities change quickly.
You'll support:
- Emergency triage and patient assessment
- Stabilization of critical and emergent patients
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- In-house laboratory diagnostics
- Radiology and diagnostic imaging support
- Medication administration and fluid therapy
- Continuous patient monitoring
- Anesthesia and procedural support
- Oxygen therapy and emergency interventions
- Emergency surgery preparation and recovery
- ICU and hospitalized patient nursing
- Accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Client communication and patient advocacy
- Clear handoffs between shifts and clinical teams
You'll work with patients ranging from routine emergencies to complex, high-acuity cases requiring intensive monitoring and advanced nursing care.
Who We're Looking For
We are searching for veterinary professionals who bring technical confidence, curiosity, and a passion for emergency medicine.
Required Experience
- 2+ years of veterinary hospital experience preferred
- Experience in Emergency, Critical Care, Specialty Medicine, Surgery, or high-volume General Practice
- Strong foundation in:
- Veterinary nursing
- Patient monitoring
- Venipuncture
- IV catheter placement
- Medication administration
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Client communication
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials or ability to sit for VTNE
- RECOVER CPR Certification
- Advanced anesthesia experience
- Experience managing hospitalized or high-acuity patients
- Interest in pursuing advanced specialty training or VTS credentialing
Physical Requirements
Team members should be comfortable:
- Standing and walking throughout a 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
Why Emergency Medicine at Dogwood?
At Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, we believe exceptional medicine starts with exceptional veterinary professionals.
As a founding team member, you’ll help shape a new hospital while working alongside experienced Emergency and Specialty clinicians and developing your skills through hands-on learning and mentorship.
- Generous annual CE allowance + 2 paid CE days
- Specialty mentorship and hands-on clinical development
- Exposure to complex Emergency and Specialty cases
- Support for advanced certifications and VTS development
- Professional membership and licensure support
- Career growth opportunities across the Innovetive Petcare network
Qualified candidates may be eligible for:
- Up to $6,000 for LVTs with ER and specialty veterinary experience
- Up to $1,000 for Veterinary Assistants with professional ER or Critical Care experience
Eligibility and bonus amounts are based on qualifications and applicable program terms. Details will be discussed during the interview process.
Eligible recently credentialed LVTs may qualify for HeadStart, which can provide student loan repayment assistance, VTNE and licensure reimbursement, CE support, and professional development resources.
Full-time team members may also enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance and Mental Health Resources
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Professional Membership Support
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency wants to meet you.
Bring your emergency experience. Strengthen your clinical skills. Care for complex patients. Grow your career in Emergency and Critical Care medicine.
Apply today for a Swing Shift or Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician opportunity in Dunwoody, Georgia.
Bring your emergency experience. Strengthen your clinical skills. Care for complex patients. Grow your career in Emergency and Critical Care medicine.
Apply today for a Swing Shift or Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician opportunity in Dunwoody, Georgia.
Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody and help build the future of Emergency and Specialty medicine in Atlanta.
Skills
CPR