Veterinary Technician - Emergency and Critical Care (ECC)

Be Part of Something Exceptional From Day One

•  Emergency Medicine 
•  Critical Care 
•  Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 
•  Specialty Medicine 
•  Surgery and Anesthesia 
•  High-Volume General Practice 

Why Emergency and Critical Care?

•  Thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments 
•  Enjoy problem-solving and critical thinking 
•  Excel during emergencies and urgent situations 
•  Have strong nursing and technical skills 
•  Want to work alongside specialists and emergency clinicians 
•  Are interested in pursuing advanced training or a future VTS in Emergency and Critical Care

Emergency Technician Responsibilities

Emergency and Triage Support

•  Assist with emergency patient intake and triage 
•  Obtain patient histories and assess presenting concerns 
•  Support stabilization of critically ill and injured patients 
•  Assist veterinarians during emergency procedures and treatments 
•  Prepare patients for diagnostics, surgery, or specialty consultations 
•  Provide compassionate support to clients during stressful situations 

Critical Care and ICU Nursing

•  Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients 
•  Perform ongoing patient assessments and nursing care 
•  Administer medications, fluids, blood products, and treatments as directed 
•  Monitor pain levels and patient comfort 
•  Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate findings promptly 
•  Maintain accurate treatment sheets and medical records 

Advanced Technical Skills

•  Venipuncture and blood collection 
•  Intravenous catheter placement 
•  Sample collection and laboratory processing 
•  Diagnostic imaging support 
•  Fluid therapy management 
•  ECG monitoring 
•  Oxygen therapy management 
•  Advanced patient monitoring 

Emergency Procedures and Anesthesia Support

•  Assist with emergency surgeries and urgent procedures 
•  Support anesthesia induction and monitoring when needed 
•  Assist with patient recovery and post-procedural care 
•  Prepare equipment and treatment areas for emergency interventions 

Team Collaboration

•  Collaborate with Emergency Doctors, Criticalists, Specialists, and support staff 
•  Partner closely with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, and Diagnostic Imaging teams 
•  Support continuity of care across departments 
•  Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture 

Who We're Looking For

•  Stand and walk for extended periods throughout a shift 
•  Frequently bend, kneel, reach, and lift patients or equipment 
•  Safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance 
•  Perform physical patient restraint and handling 
•  Work in a fast-paced emergency and critical care environment 
•  Work around animal dander, fur, saliva, cleaning products, disinfectants, medical gases, and other veterinary-related substances 
•  Communicate effectively with clients and team members in stressful situations 

Required Experience

• 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred
•  Experience in one or more of the following: 
  •  Emergency Veterinary Hospital 
  •  Specialty Veterinary Hospital 
  •  Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 
  •  Urgent Care 
  •  High-Volume General Practice 

Preferred Qualifications

•  Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) 
•  Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) 
•  Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) 
•  RECOVER CPR Certification 
•  Emergency, ICU, or Critical Care experience 
•  Experience with advanced monitoring equipment 
•  Strong anesthesia and patient care skills 

Ideal Technical Skills

•  Venipuncture and blood collection 
•  IV catheter placement 
•  Laboratory diagnostics and sample processing 
•  Patient restraint and handling 
•  Hospitalized patient monitoring 
•  Treatment administration 
•  Fluid therapy 
•  Medical record documentation 
•  Client communication and education 
•  Emergency patient stabilization

Why Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency?

Continuing Education Support

• $3,000 Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• 2 Paid Continuing Education Days
•  Advanced specialty training opportunities 
•  Exposure to complex emergency and referral-level cases 
•  Mentorship from experienced emergency clinicians and specialists 
•  Support for specialty certifications and professional growth 

HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program

•  Student loan repayment assistance 
•  Support for newly credentialed technicians 
•  Professional development resources 
•  Career growth opportunities within specialty and emergency medicine 

•  Graduate from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program 
•  Pass the VTNE 
•  Obtain licensure within the previous three years 

•  Licensure reimbursement 
•  License renewal assistance 
•  Continuing education support 
•  Professional development opportunities 

Health and Financial Benefits

•  Competitive compensation based on experience and skillset 
•  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
•  401(k) with Company Match 
•  Life Insurance 
•  Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage 
•  Paid Time Off (PTO) 
•  Paid Holidays 

Mental Health and Wellness

•  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
•  Calm Health Wellness Resources 
•  Mental health and wellbeing support programs 

Legal and Family Support

•  Rocket Lawyer legal benefits for you and your immediate family 

Additional Perks

•  Employee Pet Care Discounts 
•  Professional Membership Support 
•  Access to a growing network of emergency, specialty, urgent care, and general practice hospitals 

Why Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency?

•  Advanced medicine 
•  Clinical excellence 
•  Collaborative teamwork 
•  Continuous learning 
•  Technician empowerment 
•  Professional growth 

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