Veterinary Technician - Dermatology

Veterinary Technician - Dermatology

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dunwoody, Georgia

Description

Now Hiring for Our New Specialty and Emergency Hospital Opening October 2026

Address:

4500 N Shallowford Rd

Dunwoody, GA 30338

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is growing.

Following the success of our flagship specialty and emergency hospital in Marietta, Georgia, we are proud to announce the opening of our second hospital in Dunwoody, GA, scheduled to open in October 2026.

We are actively building our founding Dermatology Team and seeking passionate Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs), and experienced Veterinary Assistants who have an interest in Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Client Education, Specialty Medicine, or Advanced Patient Care.

Selected candidates will begin onboarding and training at our established Marietta hospital beginning August 2026, providing the opportunity to train alongside experienced specialists and specialty teams before transitioning into our brand-new Dunwoody facility.

This is more than a job.

This is an opportunity to help build one of Georgia's premier specialty and emergency hospitals from the ground up.

We would still love to connect.

As we continue expanding our specialty services, we anticipate future opportunities supporting:

• Surgery and Anesthesia
• Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology)
• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Internal Medicine
• Emergency and Critical Care (ER/ECC)

If your interests lie elsewhere in specialty medicine, we encourage you to apply and discuss your career goals with our team.

You may be an ideal fit if you:

• Enjoy building long-term relationships with clients and patients
• Have experience in General Practice, Emergency, Specialty, or Urgent Care
• Take pride in patient advocacy and improving quality of life
• Enjoy diagnostics, sample collection, and case management
• Have strong communication and client education skills
• Are passionate about helping patients with chronic conditions
• Thrive in a collaborative specialty environment
• Want to continue developing advanced technical and nursing skills

Your Impact as a Veterinary Dermatology Technician

As a Veterinary Dermatology Technician, you will play a key role in helping patients find relief from chronic skin, ear, and allergy-related conditions while supporting advanced diagnostic workups and long-term treatment plans.

• Assist specialists during dermatology consultations and examinations
• Support patients with:
• Environmental and food allergies
• Chronic dermatitis
• Otitis and ear disease
• Skin infections
• Autoimmune and immune-mediated skin disorders
• Provide ongoing nursing support for chronic dermatology cases
• Monitor patient comfort and treatment response
• Collect and prepare diagnostic samples
• Perform and assist with:
• Skin scrapings
• Cytology preparation
• Ear cytology
• Fungal culture collection
• Diagnostic sample handling
• Support allergy testing and specialty diagnostics
• Maintain accurate diagnostic records and documentation
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Assist with:
• Topical therapies
• Medicated baths
• Allergy treatment protocols
• Minor dermatologic procedures
• Support sedation and anesthesia when required for specialty procedures
• Educate clients on:
• Chronic allergy management
• Medication administration
• Preventative care strategies
• Home care recommendations
• Reinforce treatment plans and follow-up recommendations
• Build strong client relationships through communication and support
• Help improve long-term patient outcomes through education and compliance
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment plans
• Ensure exam rooms and dermatology equipment remain organized and prepared
• Collaborate with specialists, technicians, assistants, and client service teams
• Deliver exceptional patient care and client service throughout every visit

Who We're Looking For

Candidates should be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the workday
• Lift, carry, and assist in restraining patients weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance available when appropriate
• Safely handle and work around animals of varying sizes, breeds, temperaments, and medical conditions
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity, including patient restraint, sample collection, data entry, and equipment operation
• Work in a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment with frequent movement between exam rooms, treatment areas, and specialty departments
• Communicate effectively with clients, veterinarians, specialists, and team members in person, by phone, and electronically

This position may involve exposure to:

• Animal dander, fur, saliva, and other animal-related allergens
• Cleaning agents, disinfec…