Registered Veterinary Technician – Growth & Benefits

Companion; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

Companion Animal Medical Center in Shreveport, LA seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to support veterinary care. You will restrain patients, collect samples, perform imaging, and assist with anesthesia and surgical monitoring while communicating treatment plans to clients.

The role emphasizes compassion, safety, and ongoing learning in a dynamic hospital setting with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active RVT license required for practice.
• Strong communication and medical record management skills.
• Experience with radiographs and anesthesia preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and triage incoming patients while ensuring safety.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; prepare diagnostic imaging and results.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases including anesthesia monitoring.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to clients; assist surgeons as needed.

Skills

Client communication

Medical record management

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Radiographic positioning

Diagnostic imaging

Lab sample collection

Restraint techniques

Hospital operations

Safety and ethics

Education

RVT license (Registered Veterinary Technician)

Job description

Companion Animal Medical Center in Shreveport, LA seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to support veterinary care. You will restrain patients, collect samples, perform imaging, and assist with anesthesia and surgical monitoring while communicating treatment plans to clients.

The role emphasizes compassion, safety, and ongoing learning in a dynamic hospital setting with opportunities for professional growth.