Suveto·Shreveport, Louisiana
Veterinary Technicians perform advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under veterinarian direction, including taking client histories, performing physical assessments, and triaging patients to determine stability. Key duties also involve assisting in surgical procedures, monitoring anesthesia, providing comprehensive nursing care, and educating clients on follow-up and preventative healthcare.
At University Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospital, we absolutely love pets and we love people too. Everything we do at our hospital in Shreveport is influenced by our desire to make life better for pets and their human families. We strive to be our clients’ trusted partner in pet care, by providing their pets’ needs for a long full life.
We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician for the overnight shift to join our team!
Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
Triage patients and determine if patient are stable or critical.
Communicate with doctors, technicians, office staff and clients regarding status of patients.
Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
Preparation of fluid therapy- infusion pump/syringe pump set up, appropriate IVF set up, fluid types and rates for administration, CRI calculations and monitoring.
Assist veterinarian in all aspects during surgical procedures; pre-medication, set up, induction, preparation, maintenance of general anesthesia, surgical monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, writing post op orders and pain management protocols.
Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
Dispense veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
Prepare patients for discharge to owners including client education about home care and medication to be given.
Our employment package includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.
University Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Candidates must possess prior Veterinary Medicine experience and demonstrate proficiency in essential technical skills such as venipuncture, I.V. catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and radiology positioning. Strong work ethic, adaptability, excellent communication skills, and a genuine love for animals are also required.
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