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PriorityPet Urgent Care

Veterinary Technician

PriorityPet Urgent Care, Hammond, Louisiana, United States, 70403

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Overview

Priority Pet Urgent Care is opening a brand new state-of-the-art clinic in Hammond, LA. We are seeking a veterinary technician to help us provide urgent care for pets and support our mission to deliver easy-to-access quality care. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. We are available for urgent care pet needs every day from 4 pm – 12 midnight. To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypethammond.com/ 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, and anesthetic management Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises; may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases Continue professional development through virtual and hands-on training and continuing education opportunities. Qualifications

Experienced veterinary technician; 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required A registered veterinary technician with an active license in LA is heavily preferred, but not required Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts Availability to work some weekend shifts Excellent client communication and medical record management skills Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques Proficiency in various sample collection methods (blood, urine, fecal, skin) Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and a strong commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting. Additional Information

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for all employees Paid Bereavement and Parental Leave programs Competitive compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees) Tuition Assistance Program Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster Career development opportunities Referral Bonus Program Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses, etc. Hiring eligibility may be contingent on satisfactory background check Note – some benefits may vary for full-time vs part-time status For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach authorization, physical requirements of the job, and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/ SS2

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