Veterinary Technician / Assistant

CareVet; Springhill (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Revenue share bonus program

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Free continuing education

Mental health support

Job summary

CareVet in Springhill, LA is looking for a Veterinary Technician / Assistant. The role involves checking patient medical records, taking medical histories and vital signs, and administering medications. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with 1-2 years of related experience preferred. This position offers competitive pay, best-in-class insurance, 401k matching, paid time off, and mental health support, emphasizing growth and skill development.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Experience in managing medical records.
• Knowledge of basic veterinary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Checks patient medical records and enters data.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs.
• Administers medications as needed.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Patient monitoring

Patient care

Medical record management

Basic veterinary procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-2 years related experience

Registered Veterinary Technicians preferred

Job description

Springhill, LA

All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Member's career journey.

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters into computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Monitors hospital patients and logs vital signs.
• Administers medications to patients as needed.
• Places catheters and performs blood draws.
• Restraints and assists the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Denotes an Essential Function

Veterinary Technician / Assistant

McMahen Veterinary Hospital

Springhill, LA

We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best‑in‑class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well.

All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Member's career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters into computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Monitors hospital patients and logs vital signs.
• Administers medications to patients as needed.
• Places catheters and performs blood draws.
• Restraints and assists the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Denotes an Essential Function

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi‑task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technicians in Louisiana are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including:

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!
• Best‑in‑class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• And more!