Overnight Veterinary Assistant Job at Southern Veterinary Partners in New Orlean

Overnight Veterinary Assistant Opportunity

East Riverside Veterinary Hospital, nestled in uptown New Orleans, LA, offers an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility that opened in July 2022. Our amazing team provides comprehensive care including advanced surgeries, dentistry, and innovative treatments like acupuncture and chemotherapy. We pride ourselves on a culture of compassion, treating each pet as our own, with a supportive environment fostering growth and learning. Enjoy working with advanced equipment in a beautiful setting, alongside a team dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine. If you're looking for a place to grow, make a real difference in animal lives, and be part of a positive, professional team, we welcome you to join us at East Riverside Veterinary Hospital!

We are seeking an Overnight Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! The overnight assistant provides essential care and support for animals in the veterinary hospital during nighttime hours. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to animal care and the ability to work independently.

When you join our organization as an Overnight Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills:

• Patient Monitoring: Continuously observe hospitalized animals, noting any changes in their condition and reporting them to the veterinarian or technician.
• Assisting with Treatments: Administer medications, perform treatments as directed
• Maintaining Cleanliness: Ensure kennels, cages, and treatment areas are clean and sanitary, adhering to infection control protocols
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including vital signs, medications administered, and any changes in condition.
• Emergency Care: Be prepared to assist with emergency situations, including providing CPR, administering life-saving techniques, and stabilizing patients until a veterinarian can intervene.
• Basic Animal Care: Feed, water, and provide basic care for animals, ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Pay range of $17-$19/hour based on experience

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth

Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people! Our team's continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization's success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek's "Most Loved Workplaces" list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000's List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).