Build Georgia's Next Premier Cardiology Service
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency | Dunwoody, Georgia
Opening October 2026 - Help Build Something Exceptional
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding.
Following the success of our flagship specialty and emergency hospital in Marietta, Georgia, we are building our founding Cardiology Team for our new Dunwoody location opening in October 2026.
We are seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs), and highly skilled Veterinary Assistants who are passionate about advanced cardiac medicine, specialty nursing, complex diagnostics, and providing exceptional patient care.
This is not simply another technician position.
This is an opportunity to help shape one of Georgia's premier specialty hospitals from the beginning while advancing your career in referral-level veterinary cardiology.
Train Before We Open
Unlike many hospital openings, your journey begins before opening day.
Selected team members will begin onboarding and specialty training between July and August 2026 at our established Marietta hospital, working alongside experienced cardiologists, emergency clinicians, specialty technicians, and advanced nursing teams.
You'll gain familiarity with our culture, workflows, equipment, and expectations before transitioning into our brand-new Dunwoody facility.
You'll help build the team before the doors ever open.
Why Cardiology?
Veterinary cardiology combines advanced diagnostics, critical thinking, precision nursing, and meaningful relationships with patients and families.
Every case requires attention to detail, strong communication, and a commitment to understanding the patient beyond the diagnosis.
As a Cardiology Technician, you'll have the opportunity to support patients with:
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Arrhythmias
- Congenital Cardiac Disease
- Acquired Heart Disease
- Chronic cardiac conditions requiring ongoing management
- High-risk patients requiring advanced monitoring and intervention
If you enjoy complex cases, advanced diagnostics, and being part of a specialty team where your skills directly impact patient outcomes, Cardiology offers an exceptional opportunity to grow.
Advance Your Cardiology Career with a Sign-On Bonus Opportunity
We are excited to recognize experienced veterinary professionals joining our Cardiology team and supporting advanced specialty patient care.
Candidates with a strong background in veterinary cardiology, specialty medicine, anesthesia, or advanced patient care may qualify for a sign-on bonus based on credentialing, experience, and technical skillset:
- $6,000 Sign-On Bonus available for Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT/RVT/CVT) with strong Cardiology, Specialty, or advanced veterinary nursing experience
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus available for experienced non-licensed Veterinary Technicians or Veterinary Assistants with a strong background supporting Cardiology cases, specialty medicine, anesthesia, or complex patient care
Sign-on bonus eligibility is determined based on relevant specialty experience and qualifications and is not available to all applicants.
As a Veterinary Cardiology Technician, you will serve as an essential member of the cardiology team by providing advanced nursing care, supporting diagnostics, assisting with procedures, and helping deliver exceptional patient experiences.
Advanced Cardiology Nursing and Patient Care
You will:
- Assist cardiologists during consultations and patient evaluations
- Support hospitalized and outpatient cardiology patients
- Provide advanced nursing care for cardiac patients
- Monitor patient comfort, response to treatment, and disease progression
- Assist with chronic disease management and long-term care plans
- Educate clients regarding medications, treatment plans, and home care recommendations
- Advocate for patients throughout every stage of care
Cardiac Diagnostics and Specialty Procedures
You will support advanced diagnostic services including:
- Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound)
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring
- Holter monitor placement and data collection
- Advanced cardiac diagnostics and patient preparation
- Medical record documentation and diagnostic reporting
You will work closely with cardiologists and specialty teams to ensure accurate diagnostics and exceptional patient care.
Advanced Monitoring and Anesthesia Support
You will assist with:
- Patient preparation for procedures
- Anesthesia induction and recovery
- High-risk cardiac patient monitoring
- ECG and rhythm monitoring
- Pulse oximetry
- Capnography
- Blood pressure monitoring (IBP/NIBP)
- Temperature monitoring
- Recognition and communication of changes in patient status
Emergency and Critical Care Collaboration
Cardiology patients often require collaboration across multiple specialty services.
You will partner with:
- Emergency and Critical Care teams
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery and Anesthesia
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Specialty nursing teams
Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting stabilization of cardiac emergencies
- Assisting with CHF crises and arrhythmia management
- Participating in CPR and emergency response efforts
- Supporting continuity of care between specialty services
Clinical Excellence and Team Collaboration
At Dogwood, technicians are valued as clinical partners.
You will:
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Maintain specialty equipment and treatment areas
- Follow hospital safety and medical protocols
- Collaborate with specialists, technicians, assistants, and client service teams
- Contribute ideas that help improve workflows and patient care
We're searching for technicians who bring both technical confidence and genuine curiosity.
Required
- 2+ years of veterinary hospital experience
- Strong veterinary nursing and patient care skills
- Confidence with:
- Venipuncture
- IV catheter placement
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Medication administration
- Hospitalized patient care
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Client communication and education
Experience in one or more of the following:
- Emergency Medicine
- Specialty Medicine
- Intensive Care
- Surgery and Anesthesia
- Internal Medicine
- High-volume General Practice
Preferred
- LVT / RVT / CVT credential
- Previous Cardiology experience
- Internal Medicine experience
- Echocardiography support experience
- ECG monitoring experience
- Holter monitor experience
- Advanced anesthesia monitoring
- RECOVER CPR Certification
- ECC or anesthesia training
Physical Requirements and Working Environment
Qualified candidates should be able to:
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and remain active throughout the workday
- Safely lift, carry, and assist in restraining patients weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance available for larger patients when appropriate
- Safely handle dogs and cats of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions
- Perform repetitive clinical tasks requiring manual dexterity including:
- Venipuncture
- IV catheter placement
- Medication administration
- ECG placement
- Patient monitoring
- Specialty equipment operation
- Move efficiently between Cardiology, ICU, Emergency, Imaging, and treatment areas
- Communicate effectively with specialists, veterinarians, clients, and team members
Working Conditions May Include Exposure To:
- Animal dander, fur, saliva, and allergens
- Blood, bodily fluids, sharps, and infectious diseases
- Cleaning products, disinfectants, and veterinary medical chemicals
- Anesthetic gases and specialty medical equipment
- Medical odors and hospital environments
- Noise associated with specialty and emergency patient care
At Dogwood, exceptional medicine starts with exceptional technicians.
We invest heavily in professional development through:
- Generous Annual Continuing Education Allowance
- 2 Paid CE Days
- Board-certified mentorship
- Advanced specialty training
- VTS development support
- Internal advancement opportunities
Head Start Student Loan Repayment Program
Eligible credentialed technicians may also qualify for:
- Student loan repayment assistance
- VTNE reimbursement
- State licensure reimbursement
- Continuing education support
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Calm Health Mental Wellness Resources
- Employee Assistance Program
- Rocket Lawyer Legal Benefits
- Professional Membership Support
Why Dogwood?
We're building something special.
Our technicians aren't simply assisting doctors—they're trusted medical professionals practicing advanced medicine alongside specialists committed to mentorship, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
If you're ready to continue growing your career while helping launch one of Georgia's newest specialty hospitals, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and become part of Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency's founding Cardiology Team.
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency strives to be at the forefront of veterinary emergency and specialty medicine, to offer the most effective diagnostics, and treatment options for each of our patients. We are also committed to the veterinary profession, in partnering with veterinarians and advancing the practice of veterinary medicine.
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
