Part-Time Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•Hammond, LA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Priority Pet Urgent Care is opening a brand new, state-of-the-art clinic in Hammond, LA, offering urgent care pet needs every day from 4 pm to 12 midnight. The clinic is seeking an additional veterinary technician to help serve the local community and their pets. The mission is to provide easy-to-access quality care, prioritizing pets. The company values teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

1+ year professional experience as a veterinary technician
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
Availability to work weekend shifts
Excellent client communication skills
Medical record management skills
Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures
Comprehensive knowledge of preventative care
Comprehensive knowledge of 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
Experience in surgical monitoring
Commitment to professional ethics
Commitment to continuous learning
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards
Technical expertise in veterinary care
Unwavering commitment to animal welfare

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 Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
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)