Veterinary Technician: ER & General Practice

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and buy

Lyra Health mental health support

Paid parental leave

Pet care discounts and perks

Free CE courses

Student loan support tools

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our general practice team at Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center in Baton Rouge, LA. This 24/7 hospital offers diverse cases, teamwork, and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist veterinarians, support anesthesia and surgery, handle labs and imaging, and contribute to a compassionate, learning-oriented culture within Thrive’s nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Assists veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Supports anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post-operative care.
• Prepares patients and instruments for surgery.
• Monitors anesthetic patients and observes changes in condition.
• Collects laboratory samples and performs in-house diagnostics.
• Operates digital radiography and other diagnostic equipment.
• Administers medications and prescribed treatments.
• Records accurate patient histories and medical records.
• Assists with patient admissions and discharges.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Support anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post-operative care.
• Prepare patients and instruments for surgery.
• Monitor anesthetic patients and observe changes in condition.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics.
• Operate digital radiography and other diagnostic equipment.
• Administer medications and prescribed treatments.
• Record accurate patient histories and medical records.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Record keeping

Education

CVT / LVT / RVT credentials encouraged

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house diagnostics

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our general practice team at Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center in Baton Rouge, LA. This 24/7 hospital offers diverse cases, teamwork, and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist veterinarians, support anesthesia and surgery, handle labs and imaging, and contribute to a compassionate, learning-oriented culture within Thrive’s nationwide network.