Veterinary Technician — Growth & Leadership Path

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

CE courses

Job summary

Hickory Small Animal Hospital in Independence, LA, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join a compassionate, collaborative team. This AAHA-accredited hospital emphasizes gold-standard medicine and excellent client experiences for Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes.

You will assist veterinarians, place IV catheters, monitor anesthesia, and help manage patient flow from admissions to discharges.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on veterinary technician or assistant experience.
• Proficiency with IV catheter placement, bloodwork, and injections.
• Experience monitoring anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, surgeries, and procedures.
• Place IV catheters and perform blood draws and injections.
• Monitor anesthesia and operate diagnostic/monitoring equipment.
• Support patient flow through admissions, treatments, and discharges.
• Educate clients on individualized pet care, medications, and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Vet tech exp

IV catheter

Anesthesia monitoring

Blood draw

Teamwork

Client education

Tools

Monitors

Surgical instruments

Job description

Hickory Small Animal Hospital in Independence, LA, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join a compassionate, collaborative team. This AAHA-accredited hospital emphasizes gold-standard medicine and excellent client experiences for Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes.

You will assist veterinarians, place IV catheters, monitor anesthesia, and help manage patient flow from admissions to discharges.