Veterinary Technician

Description Veterinary Technician  – Emergency Overnights Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center Baton Rouge, LA    Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is hiring experienced, Veterinary Technician to our INCREDIBLE team    At Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center , a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive’s national resources.    About You    As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.     Experience & Skills Requirements:    Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an veterinary technician ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT encouraged to apply Has experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post-operative care  Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals Provide superior nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured animals Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred experience with ASA I-V) Familiarity with the use of ventilators (preferred) Prepare animals and instruments for surgery Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian Collect and record patients' case histories Excellent problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution) Strong attention to detail   Role Responsibilities:    Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.   With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.   Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.   Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.   Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.   Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.   Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.   Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.       About the Hospital    At Sherwood South Animal Hospital Emergency & Critical Care, we offer primary, emergency, urgent care, boarding, bathing and dentistry for dogs and cats in the greater Baton Rouge area including east and west Baton Rouge Parish, Zachary, Denham Springs, Central and Prairieville. Whether you’re here for an emergency, to visit your veterinarian for a wellness check or preventative medicine or are dropping our pet off for our comfortable luxury boarding resort or pet spa, know you’ll experience the Sherwood South Animal Hospital difference we provide for pet owners in the Baton Rouge area.     Benefits – our care in action    Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:       Competitive pay   401(k) with employer match    Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health    Paid parental leave   Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet   Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care    Personalized care for every family-forming journey    Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses   Pet perks and veterinary service discounts    Student loan management tools and assistance      Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.    We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.      Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.      You’ll Thrive with Us    At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:   Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU   Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills    A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital    Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement     Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.   Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.       About Thrive    Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.     We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities. We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life. Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.