ER Veterinary Technician: Fast-Paced Care & Growth

MedVet; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

HSA/FSA & Independent Care Spending

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials & On-Call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts & Pet Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance and LTC

Continuing Education Opportunities

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our busy New Orleans ER team. Schedule includes Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday from 12p-10pm, with opportunities to handle a variety of cases and procedures in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist DVMs, monitor anesthesia, perform in-house lab work, and educate clients on home care and medications. Prior veterinary emergency experience is preferred, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required; previous emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, conversions).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather information as needed.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education on home care, medications and hospital care.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house and prepare samples for outside labs.

Skills

Calculations

Communication skills

Emergency experience

Job description

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our busy New Orleans ER team. Schedule includes Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday from 12p-10pm, with opportunities to handle a variety of cases and procedures in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist DVMs, monitor anesthesia, perform in-house lab work, and educate clients on home care and medications. Prior veterinary emergency experience is preferred, and strong communication is essential.