Overnight Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Overnight Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Join to apply for the Overnight Veterinary Technician or Assistant role at Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency located in Marietta, Georgia.

Marietta, Georgia.

7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (overnight).

• Provide direct care for emergency and critically ill patients, including stabilization, IV fluid therapy, pain management, continuous monitoring of vital signs.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient responses are closely monitored.
• Assist in emergency procedures such as CPR, tracheal intubation, airway management, wound care, venipuncture.
• Continuously monitor critically ill patients, operate advanced monitoring equipment (ECG, pulse oximeter, capnography, blood pressure cuffs).
• Perform diagnostic tests (CBC, chemistry panels, blood gas analysis, urinalysis), support imaging (X‑ray, ultrasound).
• Assist with emergency surgeries, anesthesia monitoring, induction and recovery, post‑operative care, pain relief.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners, document all care in EMR, provide follow‑up instructions.
• Inventory and equipment management, maintain controlled substances inventory.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and staff, mentor junior technicians, support process improvement.

• High School Diploma; completed veterinary technician program preferred.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience in high‑volume or emergency veterinary setting.
• Experience with emergency and critical care procedures, overnight shifts preferred.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, intubation, CPR, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostic imaging, laboratory procedures.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, teamwork, physical resilience (lift up to 40 lb.).

• Competitive salary with overnight shift differential.
• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life and short‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Continuing education support and funding for special‑ty certifications.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities and collaborative team environment.

Associate

Full‑time

Health Care Provider – Veterinary Services

We provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants.