Emergency Veterinary Technician — Critical Care & Growth

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Health benefits (vision/dental)

HAS/FSA

401k with match

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

Uniform allowance

Pet discounts & insurance

Continuing education

Career growth

Job summary

MedVet is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician to work with the Hospitalist team providing in-patient care for critically ill and injured pets. You will perform procedures, place lines, run in-house diagnostics, and monitor patients under the supervision of DVMs.

This full-time on-site role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education in a supportive emergency medicine environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in emergency/critical care medicine.
• Strong teamwork and growth mindset.
• Proficient in medical math for dosing and CRIs.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency patient care with Hospitalist oversight.
• Treat critically ill and injured patients.
• Place long-lines (PICC/central lines) as needed.
• Perform in-house diagnostics (blood work, radiographs).
• Administer blood transfusions and vasopressors.
• Set up ventilator and hi-flow oxygen as required.
• Assist with extracorporeal procedures (TPE, hemoperfusion).
• Monitor critically ill patients and respond to changes.
• Educate clients on care, medications and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with DVMs to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Emergency care experience

Team player

Critical thinker

Medical math

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job description

MedVet is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician to work with the Hospitalist team providing in-patient care for critically ill and injured pets. You will perform procedures, place lines, run in-house diagnostics, and monitor patients under the supervision of DVMs.

This full-time on-site role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education in a supportive emergency medicine environment.