Part-Time Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal HealthHammond, LA
Onsite

About The Position

Priority Pet Urgent Care is opening a brand new state-of-the-art clinic in Hammond, LA, and is seeking an additional veterinary technician. The clinic operates daily from 4 pm to 12 midnight, providing urgent care pet needs to the local community. The mission of Priority Pet Urgent Care is to deliver easy-to-access quality care, prioritizing pets. The company values teamwork, compassion, and excellence, fostering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. This position specifically requires working weekend shifts.

Requirements

  • An experienced veterinary technician, 1+ year professional experience required
  • Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
  • Availability to work 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, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
  • 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
  • Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
  • May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Anesthetic management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

101-250 employees

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