Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant - Full time

South Baton Rouge Animal Hospital
South Baton Rouge, LA

South Baton Rouge Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to our INCREDIBLE team!

At South Baton Rouge Animal Hospital, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive’s national resources.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing care for our precious patients. Your life‑changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

• Has a clinical veterinary experience with direct patient care
• Assess patient status, take patient history, perform tech exam, and assist veterinarian in exam room.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and report them to the veterinarian on duty.
• Chart in the patient’s medical record appropriately using correct medical terminology, symbols, abbreviations, and spelling.
• Operate all laboratory equipment in the veterinary practice including microscopes, hematology, and chemistry analyzers, among others.
• Possesses a positive work attitude
• Self‑motivated
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Superior technical skills
• Is committed to a stress‑free environment for our patients
• Enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

At South Baton Rouge Animal Hospital, we offer primary care for dogs and cats in South Baton Rouge, Preserve at Harveston, Lexington Lakes, and University Club. Our services include wellness care, surgery, dental care, diagnostics, and lifetime care. Your pets deserve the very best that veterinary medicine has to offer, and we’re proud to bring the highest level of care to the heart of South Baton Rouge.

South Baton Rouge Animal Hospital belongs to a family network of veterinary practices, giving your pets access to a seamless continuum of care. Our sister hospitals,
Sherwood South Animal Hospital
, give our patients access to 24‑hour emergency care and access to board‑certified specialists. Please visit their pages to learn more about their service offerings.

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long‑term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

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