Advanced Imaging. Specialty Medicine. A New Hospital Built for Both.
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is opening a new 12,000-square-foot specialty and emergency hospital in Dunwoody, Georgia, and we're building our Diagnostic Imaging team now.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Technician, Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), or highly skilled Veterinary Assistant to work at the intersection of diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, emergency medicine, and specialty care.
You'll support patients across MRI, CT, digital radiography, and fluoroscopy, working alongside specialists in Radiology, Neurology, Surgery, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Emergency and Critical Care.
If you enjoy advanced medicine, technical problem-solving, anesthesia, and hands-on patient care, this is a chance to build your career in a hospital designed around specialty medicine from day one.
Advance Your Diagnostic Imaging Career with a Sign-On Bonus Opportunity
We are excited to recognize experienced veterinary professionals joining our Diagnostic Imaging team and supporting advanced specialty diagnostics.
Candidates with a strong background in Diagnostic Imaging, specialty medicine, anesthesia support, radiology, ultrasound, 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 Diagnostic Imaging, Specialty, or advanced technical experience
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus available for experienced non-licensed Veterinary Technicians or Veterinary Assistants with a strong background supporting Diagnostic Imaging, radiology, ultrasound, anesthesia, or specialty patient care
Sign-on bonus eligibility is determined based on relevant specialty experience and qualifications and is not available to all applicants.
As a Diagnostic Imaging Technician, you'll help move complex cases from patient preparation through imaging, anesthesia, recovery, and continued care.
Diagnostic Imaging
- Prepare, position, and monitor patients for advanced diagnostic imaging
- Support MRI, CT, digital radiography, and fluoroscopy procedures
- Ensure accurate patient positioning and imaging preparation
- Maintain patient comfort and safety throughout imaging procedures
- Support imaging workflows and maintain accurate medical records
- Follow radiation safety protocols and hospital imaging standards
- Collaborate with radiologists and specialty clinicians on complex referral cases
Anesthesia & Patient Monitoring
Many specialty imaging patients require general anesthesia or advanced sedation support.
You'll assist with:
- Patient preparation and anesthesia induction
- Intubation and airway management
- Anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- ECG monitoring
- Capnography
- Pulse oximetry
- NIBP/IBP monitoring
- Temperature monitoring
- Recognizing and communicating changes in patient status
Specialty & Emergency Medicine
Diagnostic imaging supports nearly every service within our hospital. You'll work closely with:
- Radiology
- Neurology
- Surgery and Anesthesia
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Oncology
- Emergency and Critical Care
You may support imaging for critical patients, hospitalized patients, emergency cases, surgical patients, and complex specialty referrals.
We're Looking For Experienced Veterinary Professionals
This is not an entry-level veterinary position.
We're looking for technicians and veterinary assistants who already have a strong foundation in veterinary nursing and are ready to apply those skills in a specialty environment.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of veterinary hospital experience
- Strong veterinary nursing and patient-care skills
- Confidence with:
- Venipuncture
- IV catheter placement
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Hospitalized patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple patient needs
- Effective communication with veterinarians, specialists, technicians, assistants, and clients
Specialty Experience We Value
Experience in one or more of the following is strongly preferred:
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Radiology
- MRI
- CT
- Emergency and Critical Care
- ICU
- Surgery and Anesthesia
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- High-volume General Practice
Preferred Qualifications
- LVT, RVT, or CVT credential
- Previous MRI or CT experience
- Advanced imaging experience
- Specialty procedure experience
- Radiation safety experience
- RECOVER CPR Certification
- Advanced ECC, anesthesia, or specialty training
Experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong anesthesia, imaging, emergency, critical care, or specialty experience are encouraged to apply.
Build Your Specialty Career
Dogwood is designed for technicians who want to keep learning.
You'll gain hands-on exposure to referral-level medicine while working alongside experienced clinicians and board-certified specialists.
Professional development includes:
- Generous annual continuing education allowance
- 2 paid continuing education days
- Mentorship from experienced board-certified specialists
- Advanced specialty and emergency medicine exposure
- Support for specialty certifications and advanced clinical training
- Career advancement opportunities within Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency and Innovetive Petcare
Support for Credentialed Veterinary Technicians
We proudly support LVTs, RVTs, and CVTs through:
- Veterinary technician license renewal reimbursement
- Professional membership support
- Continuing education assistance
- Specialty mentorship
- Advanced clinical development opportunities
HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program
Eligible credentialed veterinary technicians who graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program, passed the VTNE, and obtained credentialing within the previous three years may qualify for our HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program.
Additional support may include student loan repayment assistance, licensure reimbursement, state license renewal reimbursement, and continuing education support.
Benefits That Support Your Career and Life
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Calm Health mental wellness resources
Financial
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
Additional Benefits
- Employee pet care discounts
- Rocket Lawyer legal benefits
- Professional membership support
A Specialty Hospital Built Around Great Medicine
At Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, Diagnostic Imaging isn't an isolated service. It is an essential part of how our specialists diagnose, treat, and manage complex patients.
You'll have the opportunity to work with advanced imaging technology, care for medically complex patients, support anesthesia and recovery, and collaborate directly with specialty teams.
Dunwoody is opening a new chapter for Dogwood.
Bring your veterinary experience, technical skill, and interest in advanced medicine — and help us deliver exceptional specialty and emergency care to the patients and referring veterinarians who will rely on this hospital.
Apply today to join the Diagnostic Imaging team at Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody, Georgia.
