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Overnight Veterinary Technician ICU/ER Avenue Animal Wellness + Emergency - 3.0 New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time From $20 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Vascular access Companion animal handling Customer communication Teamwork Triage In-person customer service Veterinary experience Animal blood collection Diagnostic radiology High school diploma or GED IV insertion Medical diagnostic testing Veterinary diagnostic tools Medical laboratory equipment Veterinary CPR Anesthesiology Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Communication with pet owners Emergency medicine Veterinary radiology Veterinary blood test Time management Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description About Us We are a 24-hour veterinary hospital providing wellness, urgent, and emergency medical care. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality medicine while maintaining a supportive and collaborative work environment. Our overnight team plays an essential role in caring for emergency and hospitalized patients. Every shift provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for pets and their families during some of their most critical moments. Why Join Our Team? Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Supportive, team-oriented culture Consistent overnight schedule Four-on, four-off scheduled rotation Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth Hands-on experience in emergency and critical care Work alongside experienced veterinarians and a dedicated medical team Position Summary This is an overnight Veterinary Technician position focused on emergency, urgent, and hospitalized patient care. Technicians in this role assist with emergency triage, diagnostics, treatments, procedures, anesthesia, and the continuous monitoring of hospitalized patients throughout the night. The ideal candidate is dependable, confident in their technical abilities, able to think critically, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where patient needs and priorities can change quickly. This position follows a four-on, four-off rotation and includes weekends and holidays. Key Responsibilities Provide compassionate nursing care to emergency and hospitalized patients Perform patient intake, obtain medical histories, weights, and vital signs, and assist with examinations Perform emergency triage and promptly communicate patient status to the veterinarian Continuously monitor hospitalized and critical patients throughout the overnight shift Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately Collect diagnostic samples, including blood, urine, and other laboratory specimens Perform in-house laboratory testing, radiographs, blood pressure measurements, cystocentesis, and other technician duties within scope of practice Place and maintain intravenous catheters and collect blood samples Calculate and administer medications, fluids, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian Prepare patients, equipment, and surgical areas for emergency procedures Monitor anesthesia before, during, and after procedures to help ensure patient safety Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, treatments, surgery, and critical cases Safely restrain patients for examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures Accurately maintain medical records and complete patient documentation in a timely manner Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding patient care, treatment plans, estimates, and discharge instructions Feed, medicate, walk, clean, and provide ongoing nursing care for hospitalized patients Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital, including exam rooms, treatment areas, surgery, laboratory, radiology, ICU, and kennels Complete laundry, dishes, trash removal, and general hospital cleaning duties Maintain inventory and restock medications, treatment supplies, and other hospital materials as needed Work collaboratively with veterinarians, receptionists, assistants, and fellow technicians Perform additional duties as assigned to support overnight hospital operations Qualifications Minimum of one year of experience as a Veterinary Technician Emergency, urgent care, or specialty experience preferred Experience with anesthesia monitoring required Proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient restraint, laboratory procedures, and radiology Strong critical-thinking, organizational, and time-management skills Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced emergency environment Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative and team-focused Excellent communication and client-service skills Dependable, professional, and able to remain calm under pressure High school diploma or equivalent Veterinary Technician certification or licensure preferred but not required, where applicable Must be authorized to work in the United States Must be available to work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled Physical Requirements Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance for larger patients Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift throughout an active overnight shift Comfortable safely handling animals of all sizes, medical conditions, and temperaments Ability to work efficiently in a physically demanding and fast-paced hospital environment Join Our Team If you thrive in emergency medicine, enjoy the variety of overnight patient care, and want to continue building your technical skills, we would love to hear from you. Join our overnight team and help us provide exceptional care to pets and their families when they need it most.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person