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Alliance Animal Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k & matching

Life & disability

HSA & FSA

Paid vacation and sick time

Bereavement & parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Hammond, LA is seeking a qualified veterinary technician to join our brand-new state-of-the-art clinic. You will provide compassionate care, assist with triage, anesthesia, imaging, and nursing duties for urgent care cases, while communicating clearly with clients.

We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive hourly pay ($18-$20), weekend shifts, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth within a supportive team focused on animal welfare.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a veterinary technician.
• ER/urgent care experience preferred.
• Punctual and reliable with scheduled shifts.
• Willing to work weekend shifts.
• Strong client communication and medical record management.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures and hospital operations.
• Ability to restrain animals safely.
• Experience with radiography and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist in triage and patient restraint.
• Perform nursing care and administer medications.
• Prepare and assist in surgeries; monitor anesthesia.
• Take lab samples and analyze results.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients.
• Maintain medical records and hospital operations.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the clinical area.

Skills

Vet tech

ER/Urgent care

Punctuality

Weekend shifts

Client communication

Job description

Looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce that our brand new Priority Pet Urgent Care state of the art clinic here in Hammond, LA is now open!

We are available for urgent care pet needs every day from 4 pm – 12 midnight. We are eager and ready to serve the local community and their pets and are currently looking for an additional veterinary assistant to help us achieve that goal!

The Priority Pet Urgent Care mission is committed to providing easy-to-access quality care with a promise to our clients that their pets are our priority. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

We look forward to connecting!

• This position will require working weekend shifts*

To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypethammond.com/

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• An experienced veterinary technician, 2+ years professional experience required
• Previous experience in ER / Urgent Care is preferred but not required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work weekend shifts is required
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

• This position will require working weekend shifts*

Pay Range:

$18 - $20/hr. depending on level of experience

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation + Shift Differential Opportunities
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/