Veterinary Technician

Abqpetcarehospital; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off

Employee discounts in hospital

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Zachary, Louisiana is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to provide compassionate patient care. Responsibilities include triaging patients, assisting with diagnostics, and managing care before and after surgery.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for animal care. Benefits include medical, dental, and a 401k plan with employer match.

This role offers a dynamic work environment where attention to detail and teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of work experience as a veterinary technician.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong affinity for animals.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Undeterred by being scratched and bitten by patients.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Triaging patients and taking their vitals.
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures.
• Discussing treatment plans with clients.
• Inserting IV catheters and monitoring anesthesia.
• Processing specimens and keeping patient records.
• Explaining patient instructions to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion for animals

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate degree in veterinary technology (preferred)

Job description

We are looking to hire an experienced veterinary technician to provide compassionate patient care and positive client experiences. The veterinary technician will provide acute/critical care nursing, triage patients, coordinate their care, and provide them with care before and after surgery by taking their vitals, performing phlebotomy duties, and providing intramuscular (IM), intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SQ) injections. You will discuss treatments and disease processes with clients, systematize and track patient diagnostics, and communicate with clients, veterinarians and pharmacies regarding patients' needs.

To ensure success in this position, you need to be meticulous and compassionate to provide patients with the highest level of care. Preferred applicants are motivated, empathetic and detail-oriented.

Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Triaging patients and taking their vitals, and acquiring patient history and other information from clients.
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures.
• Discussing treatment plans and estimates, and payment options with clients.
• Acquiring cephalic, saphenous, and jugular blood samples.
• Inserting IV catheters, and monitoring anesthesia, ventilators, and fluid therapy.
• Processing specimens in the in-house laboratory and submitting specimens to outside laboratories.
• Entering patients' service charges into the computer database and keeping accurate patient records.
• Explaining patient instructions to clients and sharing educational materials.

Veterinary Technician Requirements

• 1+ year of work experience as a veterinary technician.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong affinity for animals.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Undeterred by being scratched and bitten by patients.
• Team player.
• Associate degree in veterinary technology from an accredited school. (PREFERRED NOT REQUIRED)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and 401k with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts in hospital.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.