ER Veterinary Tech — Fast-Paced Critical Care, Weekends

AEC Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Bereavement Pay

Parental Leave

CE Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Animal Emergency Clinic and Intensive Care Facility in Shreveport, LA seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to join a tight-knit team handling urgent and critical cases with advanced digital and surgical tech.

Weekend and overnight shifts are required; ER/urgent care and anesthesia experience are valued. Training and development opportunities are available.

We offer comprehensive benefits and continuing education allowances to support growth and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ year professional veterinary technician experience.
• RV T preferred but not required.
• ER/Urgent Care experience preferred.
• Availability to work weekends and overnights is required.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to hazards.

Responsibilities

• Triaging incoming patients and assisting in lab sample collection and analysis.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and radiography.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia management.
• Maintain medical records and ensure continuity of care.
• Support ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Veterinary Technician

ER/Urgent Care experience

Punctuality

Client communication

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiography

Medical record management

Teamwork

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred

1+ year professional experience

Tools

Radiography equipment

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

Animal Emergency Clinic and Intensive Care Facility in Shreveport, LA seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to join a tight-knit team handling urgent and critical cases with advanced digital and surgical tech.

Weekend and overnight shifts are required; ER/urgent care and anesthesia experience are valued. Training and development opportunities are available.

We offer comprehensive benefits and continuing education allowances to support growth and excellence in patient care.