Veterinary Technician

Overview

Priority Pet Urgent Care is opening a brand new state-of-the-art clinic in Hammond, LA. We are seeking a veterinary technician to help us provide urgent care for pets and support our mission to deliver easy-to-access quality care. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. We are available for urgent care pet needs every day from 4 pm – 12 midnight.

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• Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples
• Diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
• Administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients
• Surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management
• Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises; may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases

Continue professional development through virtual and hands-on training and continuing education opportunities.

• Experienced veterinary technician; 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
• A registered veterinary technician with an active license in LA is heavily preferred, but not required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some weekend shifts
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods (blood, urine, fecal, skin)
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and a strong commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for all employees
• Paid Bereavement and Parental Leave programs
• Competitive compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career development opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program
• Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses, etc.
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent on satisfactory background check
• Note – some benefits may vary for full-time vs part-time status

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach authorization, physical requirements of the job, and more, please visit:

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