Experienced Veterinary Technician

Innovetive PetCare • Bossier City, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

North Airline Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join its collaborative, doctor-led team in Bossier City, Louisiana. The hospital provides comprehensive veterinary medicine for dogs and cats, including preventive care, dentistry, surgery, orthopedics, diagnostics, and daytime emergency care. The role involves hands-on veterinary nursing and patient care, clinical procedures, client education, and collaboration with veterinarians and teammates to support safe, effective hospital operations.

The schedule is four 10-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM, with one weekday off, plus every third Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The position requires at least three years of hands-on veterinary experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. The work includes physical activity and routine exposure to animals, veterinary substances, and other hospital hazards; established safety, infection-control, and PPE protocols must be followed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on veterinary experience, with demonstrated competency in patient care and clinical nursing.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery, laboratory diagnostics, radiology, medical procedures, and surgical support.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize in a busy hospital.
• Warm, professional communication skills and a collaborative, team-first attitude.
• Dependability, initiative, and willingness to step in wherever patient and hospital needs arise.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, kneel, and reach; and safely lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment as needed.
• Comfort working around dogs and cats, including sick, injured, anxious, or potentially aggressive patients, and exposure to animal dander, odors, cleaning and disinfecting products, bodily fluids, medications, and routine veterinary hospital hazards.
• Must follow established safety, infection-control, and PPE protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on veterinary nursing and patient care.
• Assist with exam rooms, drop-off patients, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.
• Perform laboratory diagnostics, radiology, and other clinical procedures.
• Monitor patients, support treatment plans, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Educate clients on treatments, medications, and ongoing patient care.
• Partner with veterinarians and teammates to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient hospital.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Mental health resources and employee assistance support.
• Telemedicine services.
• Discounts on veterinary services, medications, and care for personal pets.
• Opportunities to expand clinical skills and pursue future career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED