Vet Tech

Innovetive PetCare•Bossier City, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

North Airline Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated veterinary healthcare team in Bossier City, Louisiana. If you're passionate about providing exceptional patient care, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families, we'd love to meet you! As a Veterinary Technician, you'll serve as the veterinarian's primary medical support, playing a critical role in patient care, client education, and the overall success of our hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your veterinary career while working alongside a team committed to delivering high-quality medicine with compassion.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-2 years of veterinary technician experience in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital
Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program or equivalent experience preferred
Strong knowledge of veterinary nursing, patient care, anesthesia, laboratory procedures, and animal handling
Experience collecting blood samples and performing laboratory diagnostics
Excellent communication and client education skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Basic computer proficiency and experience with electronic medical records or veterinary software

Nice To Haves

Passionate about animal health and patient advocacy
Compassionate toward pets and their families
Professional, dependable, and team-oriented
Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking skills
Calm under pressure and adaptable in a fast-paced hospital
An excellent communicator who enjoys educating clients
Eager to learn and continuously develop their veterinary skills

Responsibilities

Serve as the veterinarian's primary medical support throughout patient examinations, diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up care
Obtain complete and accurate patient histories and record vital signs
Prepare examination rooms and assist veterinarians during appointments
Safely and confidently restrain dogs and cats for examinations and procedures
Collect laboratory samples including blood, urine, fecal, and cytology specimens
Perform venipuncture and catheter placement
Run in-house diagnostic testing including bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal testing, and other laboratory procedures
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor anesthesia under veterinarian supervision
Assist with dental procedures and digital radiography
Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in patient condition
Maintain accurate medical records using veterinary practice management software
Educate clients on preventive care, medications, nutrition, treatment plans, and post-operative instructions
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment area while following hospital safety and sanitation protocols
Support teammates in creating an efficient, positive, and collaborative work environment