Nursing Veterinary Technician - Overnights

MedVet • Mandeville, LA

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About The Position

MedVet is a fast-growing emergency and specialty provider with practices nationwide, offering advanced medical treatments and innovations. The Nursing Veterinary Technician joins the clinical team and supports a patient-centered experience grounded in teamwork, leadership, and compassion.

The Nursing department provides ongoing supervision to hospitalized patients to ensure treatment plans are carried out. The role includes assessing and prioritizing incoming patients, monitoring and providing nursing care, assisting veterinarians with assessments and procedures, and communicating with clients and the patient care team. The proposed schedule is Wednesday, Thursday, and every other weekend from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Requirements

• Prior veterinary experience is required.
• Proficiency in calculations, including drug calculations, constant-rate infusions, and unit conversions.
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Previous nursing or critical care experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases, and gather additional information as needed.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize care based on assessment.
• Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns.
• Educate clients on home care instructions, medications and their indications and adverse reactions, and wellness updates for hospitalized patients.
• Assist veterinarians with patient assessment, treatment, and procedures.
• Monitor and provide nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Vision and dental benefits.
• HSA, FSA, and Independent Care Spending.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Shift differentials and on-call pay.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee pet discounts and pet insurance.
• Elective short-term disability, life, and accident insurance; company-paid long-term disability.
• Continuing education opportunities and assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed