Veterinary Technician - General Practice

Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Pet care discounts

Free CE courses

Student loan help

Mental health support

Job summary

Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 emergency and general practice team.

You'll assist veterinarians during exams and procedures, support anesthesia and surgery, perform in-house diagnostics, and help maintain clean, organized facilities while collaborating with a dedicated doctor and support staff to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting with direct patient care.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, professional, and compassionate demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post-operative care
• Preparing patients and instruments for surgery
• Monitoring anesthetic patients and observing changes in condition
• Collecting laboratory samples and performing in-house diagnostics
• Operating digital radiography and other diagnostic equipment
• Administering medications and prescribed treatments
• Recording accurate patient histories and medical records
• Assisting with patient admissions and discharges
• Using safe restraint techniques and following hospital protocols
• Maintaining clean, organized, and sterile exam, treatment, and lab areas
• Collaborating with doctors, technicians, and support staff
• Supporting and mentoring fellow team members as needed

Skills

Clinical patient care

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication

Compassionate care

Education

CVT / LVT / RVT credentials encouraged, but not required

Job description

Description

Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center

Baton Rouge, LA

Join a Hospital That Offers Variety, Teamwork, and High‑Quality Care

Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is hiring a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to join our general practice team within a dynamic 24/7 emergency and critical care hospital. This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety, teamwork, and practicing quality medicine in a fast‑paced, supportive environment.

Our hospital serves dogs and cats across East & West Baton Rouge Parish, Zachary, Denham Springs, Central, and Prairieville, offering primary care, urgent care, emergency services, dentistry, boarding, and grooming—all under one roof.

What You’ll Do

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post‑operative care
• Preparing patients and instruments for surgery
• Monitoring anesthetic patients and observing changes in condition
• Collecting laboratory samples and performing in‑house diagnostics
• Operating digital radiography and other diagnostic equipment
• Administering medications and prescribed treatments
• Recording accurate patient histories and medical records
• Assisting with patient admissions and discharges
• Using safe restraint techniques and following hospital protocols
• Maintaining clean, organized, and sterile exam, treatment, and lab areas
• Collaborating with doctors, technicians, and support staff
• Supporting and mentoring fellow team members as needed

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills

• Experience working as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting with direct patient care
• CVT / LVT / RVT credentials encouraged, but not required
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Team‑oriented, professional, and compassionate demeanor

If you have general practice experience and an interest in learning within a multi‑service hospital, we encourage you to apply.

Why Sherwood South?

• 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care hospital
• Strong teamwork and emotionally intelligent culture
• Direct support from Thrive’s national Facilities team
• Fast‑paced, meaningful work environment

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care in Action

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr‑ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYouHelpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.