MedVet·New Orleans, Louisiana
Provide advanced nursing care to critically ill and injured patients, including the administration of vasopressors and the setup of mechanical ventilators. Collaborate with veterinarians to implement treatment plans and provide essential education and updates to clients.
Part Time; Friday 7am-5pm & Every other weekend 7a-5p
MedVet is the largest family of emergency and specialty hospitals owned and led by veterinarians.
This distinction means we place the needs of our team first and do what’s needed to provide the best specialty and emergency medicine every time, every day, to everyone.
Importantly, our team upholds the ethics of our profession and embraces our privilege to enhance the lives of our patients, their loving families, and the veterinary community.
Our core values are Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion, and we strive to model these values in all of our interactions.
Our Critical Care team takes care of some of the sickest patients in the hospital and is able to provide advanced care including mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal therapies (therapeutic plasma exchange and hemoperfusion).
We are looking for: Veterinary Technician for Critical Care
Requires an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician with at least 2 years of experience in emergency or critical care. Candidates must be proficient in medical math, drug calculations, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Market context
In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.
