Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
About The Position
Destination Pet is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for their Animal Health Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA. This position is for a community-minded small animal practice that values credentialed technicians as clinical drivers of patient care. They offer transparent pay, structured growth, and a focus on well-being, aiming to provide a launchpad for technicians' careers. The clinic is a well-established, full-service general practice hospital with a legacy of excellence, featuring three dedicated DVMs and an experienced support team. They utilize state-of-the-art medical, surgical, and dental equipment, including an in-house laboratory and ultrasonography.
Requirements
- Must hold a valid Louisiana RVT state license.
- Experience in anesthesia and analgesia, including full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
- Experience in dentistry, including full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy.
- Experience in diagnostics, including high-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
- Experience in nursing and triage, including critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
Nice To Haves
- Fear Free certification (training and certification supported).
Responsibilities
- Work to the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader.
- Ensure medical excellence with a patient-first mindset.
- Utilize skills in anesthesia and analgesia, including full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
- Perform dentistry procedures such as full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
- Conduct diagnostics including high-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
- Provide nursing and triage care, including critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
- Lead tech appointments and team huddles.
- Mentor assistants and externs.
Benefits
- $1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO
- 3 weeks PTO
- Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
- Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine
- Paid volunteer time and partnership with an in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
