ER Veterinary Technician: Fast-Paced Critical Care

Alliance Animal Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Animal Emergency Clinic and Intensive Care Facility in Shreveport, Louisiana seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to join a supportive, mission-driven team. The role involves triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and surgical assistance, with a focus on high-quality patient care in a busy emergency setting.

Responsibilities include client communication, medical record management, and adherence to hospital protocols.

Qualifications

• 1+ year professional veterinary technician experience.
• Registered Veterinary Technician preferred.
• Weekend and overnight shifts required.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• ER/Urgent care experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with animal hazards.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; perform diagnostics.
• Perform radiographs and assist in imaging.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and monitor anesthesia during surgery.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to clients.

Skills

Veterinary Technician

Client communication

Emergency care

Laboratory skills

Radiography

Anesthesia

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (preferred)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical equipment

Job description

Animal Emergency Clinic and Intensive Care Facility in Shreveport, Louisiana seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to join a supportive, mission-driven team. The role involves triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and surgical assistance, with a focus on high-quality patient care in a busy emergency setting.

Responsibilities include client communication, medical record management, and adherence to hospital protocols.