Veterinary Care Technician - Multi-Service Support

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition exemption

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

Louisiana State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking Veterinary Assistants 1–3 to provide technical support across multiple service areas including dermatology, internal medicine, and critical care. Duties encompass patient restraint, sample collection, diagnostic coordination, and client communication to ensure continuity of patient care.

Roles vary by level, with increasing responsibilities in nursing care, documentation, and emergency coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; OR associate's degree in veterinary technology OR credentials as a vet tech or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across all areas of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
• Perform patient restraint, sample collection and submission, and diagnostic support.
• Operate specialized equipment and document medical records.
• Communicate with clients and referring veterinarians regarding patient care and follow-up.
• Assist with blood bank on-call, holiday shifts, and emergency coverage.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's in veterinary technology

Vet tech credentials

Tools

Diagnostic equipment operation

Medical records data entry

Job description

Louisiana State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking Veterinary Assistants 1–3 to provide technical support across multiple service areas including dermatology, internal medicine, and critical care. Duties encompass patient restraint, sample collection, diagnostic coordination, and client communication to ensure continuity of patient care.

Roles vary by level, with increasing responsibilities in nursing care, documentation, and emergency coverage.