Experienced Veterinary Technician

Innovetive Petcare; Louisiana; On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Continuing education

Mental health resources

Telemedicine services

Pet care discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

North Airline Animal Hospital in Bossier City, LA, is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join our doctor-led team. This full-time role offers four 10-hour shifts weekly (Mon–Fri, 7:15 AM–5:30 PM) with one weekday off, plus every third Saturday (7:30 AM–12:00 PM).

You will provide hands-on nursing, assist in dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, lab work, and patient recovery while maintaining meticulous records and client communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on veterinary experience.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery, laboratory diagnostics, radiology, medical procedures, and surgical support.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate veterinary nursing and patient care.
• Assist with exam rooms, drop-off patients, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.
• Perform laboratory diagnostics, radiology, and other clinical procedures.
• Monitor patients, support treatment plans, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Educate clients on treatments, medications, and ongoing patient care.
• Partner with veterinarians and teammates to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient hospital.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory diagnostics

Radiology

Surgical support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Radiology equipment

Surgical instruments

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bossier City, Louisiana

Compensation: $16.00 - $19.00 / hour

Description

Bring your skills. Grow your confidence. Make a difference every day.

North Airline Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our growing team in Bossier City, Louisiana! If you bring at least 3 years of hands‑on veterinary experience, strong technical skills, and a passion for exceptional patient care, we’d love to meet you.

We’re a collaborative, doctor‑led team providing comprehensive veterinary medicine for dogs and cats. From preventive care and dentistry to surgery, orthopedics, diagnostics, and daytime emergency care, you’ll have opportunities to put your skills to work while making a meaningful difference for pets and their families.

What You'll Do

• Provide compassionate, hands‑on veterinary nursing and patient care.
• Assist with exam rooms, drop‑off patients, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.
• Perform laboratory diagnostics, radiology, and other clinical procedures.
• Monitor patients, support treatment plans, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Educate clients on treatments, medications, and ongoing patient care.
• Partner with veterinarians and teammates to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient hospital.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Four 10‑hour shifts per week, Monday–Friday, from 7:15 AM–5:30 PM, with one weekday off.
• Every third Saturday: 7:30 AM–12:00 PM.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of hands‑on veterinary experience required, with demonstrated competency in patient care and clinical nursing.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery, laboratory diagnostics, radiology, medical procedures, and surgical support.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to prioritize in a busy hospital.
• Warm, professional communication skills and a collaborative, team‑first attitude.
• Dependability, initiative, and a willingness to step in wherever patient and hospital needs arise.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, kneel, reach, and safely lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment as needed.
• Comfortable working around dogs and cats, including sick, injured, anxious, or potentially aggressive patients; exposure to animal dander, odors, cleaning and disinfecting products, bodily fluids, medications, and other routine veterinary hospital hazards is part of the role. Must follow established safety, infection‑control, and PPE protocols.

Why Join North Airline Animal Hospital?

We believe exceptional patient care starts with a supported, collaborative team. Join a practice where your experience matters, your contributions make a difference, and you can continue growing as a veterinary professional.

Full‑Time Team Benefits May Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Mental health resources and employee assistance support.
• Telemedicine services.
• Discounts on veterinary services, medications, and care for your personal pets.
• Opportunities to expand your clinical skills and pursue future career growth.

Bring your experience, compassion, and passion for veterinary medicine to North Airline Animal Hospital! and join a team committed to exceptional care for pets and the people who love them throughout Bossier City and the surrounding Shreveport area.

North Airline Animal Hospital

5495 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111