Veterinary Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Ponchatoula (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including parental leave

Quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education support

Student loan support program

Job summary

Hickory Small Animal Hospital in Ponchatoula, LA, is seeking a part-time Veterinary Technician to support our veterinarians in providing exceptional care for pets. Responsibilities include assisting with surgeries, maintaining medical records, and communicating with clients about their pets' health.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of direct animal care experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a collaborative spirit. We offer generous benefits including paid time off, medical insurance, and opportunities for continuing education.

Qualifications

• 2 years of veterinary technician experience in direct animal/patient care.
• Ability to work rotating weekends and certain holidays.
• Desire to practice gold standard veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures per veterinary practice act.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records.

Skills

Empathy in veterinary care

Team collaboration

Client education

Safe restraining techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Veterinary Technician – Part Time

Hickory Small Animal Hospital

Ponchatoula, LA

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• 2 years of continuous veterinary technician experience (direct animal/patient care required).
• Must be able to work rotating weekends and certain holidays.
• Desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting our patients.
• Team oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each other.
• Have the desire to constantly grow and advance as a veterinary technician.

Benefits

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete.
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program.

Training & Development

• Access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs, including a variety of continuing education courses (ThriveU).
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.
• A program designed to teach the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.