Night-Shift Veterinary Assistant — Critical Care & Growth

Mission Pet Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Overnight shift premium

Job summary

East Riverside Veterinary Hospital in New Orleans, LA is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Assistant to provide attentive care for hospitalized patients during the night. The role requires experience with veterinary procedures and a calm, organized approach.

You will support veterinarians, maintain records, and help ensure a safe, clean hospital environment. We offer training for the right candidate and may provide enhanced compensation for experienced veterinary technicians willing to work

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience is required.
• Able to work overnight shifts.
• Comfortable handling animals of all sizes.
• Calm under pressure and organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care and monitoring for hospitalized patients overnight.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the doctor team.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and communicate changes or concerns to the team.
• Support the medical team to ensure a smooth, efficient workflow and a clean environment.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Overnight shift experience

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Veterinary equipment basics

Job description

East Riverside Veterinary Hospital in New Orleans, LA is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Assistant to provide attentive care for hospitalized patients during the night. The role requires experience with veterinary procedures and a calm, organized approach.

You will support veterinarians, maintain records, and help ensure a safe, clean hospital environment. We offer training for the right candidate and may provide enhanced compensation for experienced veterinary technicians willing to work