Veterinary Technician - General Practice

AAVMP; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

FREE CE courses

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician for our general practice team within a dynamic 24/7 emergency and critical care hospital.

The role supports anesthesia, surgical procedures, and in-house diagnostics while collaborating with doctors and staff to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Use safe restraint techniques and follow hospital protocols.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sterile exam, treatment, and lab areas.
• Collaborate with doctors, technicians, and support staff.
• Support and mentor fellow team members as needed.

Skills

Clinical VT experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

VT credential encouraged

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house diagnostics

Job description

Veterinary Technician - General Practice

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

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

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, HereFurYou Helpline, 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.