ICU Veterinary Technician — 24/7 Critical Care

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital seeks a Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3SAICU to provide advanced nursing care in the Small Animal Intensive Care Unit (SA-ICU). The role involves ICU patient monitoring, anesthesia recovery, pharmacologic administration, and collaboration with veterinarians and students.

Responsibilities include assisting with emergencies, maintaining equipment and inventory, and participating in teaching activities as part of a dynamic critical-care

Qualifications

• Degree or RVT license required as stated in the minimum qualifications.
• Preferred RVT license with 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with advanced nursing procedures and ICU patient care.
• Assist Emergency Service with admission, triage, CPR readiness, and controlled substances.
• Maintain ICU readiness including daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and inventory.
• Communicate with staff, veterinarians, residents, interns, students, and其他 to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in teaching activities and support the hospital's educational mission.

Skills

Animal care

Restraint techniques

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical care nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology

Licensed RVT (Louisiana Board)

Job description

Louisiana State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital seeks a Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3SAICU to provide advanced nursing care in the Small Animal Intensive Care Unit (SA-ICU). The role involves ICU patient monitoring, anesthesia recovery, pharmacologic administration, and collaboration with veterinarians and students.

Responsibilities include assisting with emergencies, maintaining equipment and inventory, and participating in teaching activities as part of a dynamic critical-care