Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnight ER/ICU Metairie Small Animal Hospital - 3.0 Metairie, LA Job Details Part-time | Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Animal emergency response procedures Collaborate with healthcare professionals Vascular access Patient progress tracking Veterinary surgical assistance experience Veterinary medication administration Veterinary laboratory sample handling Medication administration Digital imaging Electronic health records (EHR) management Veterinary Technician Certification Image acquisition for patient care Medical equipment operation Triage Veterinary emergency care Patient advocacy In-hospital emergency response experience Imaging studies Mid-level IV insertion Veterinary diagnostic tools Medical laboratory equipment Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Animal handling Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Animal patient charting Urgent care Communication with pet owners Critical care (emergency response procedures) Patient monitoring during surgery Full Job Description Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnight ER/ICU Full-Time | Metairie, LA | Greater New Orleans Area 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Hospital Are you an experienced veterinary professional who thrives when the pace picks up? Metairie Small Animal Hospital (MSAH) is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated ER team in Metairie, Louisiana. This is an opportunity to work hands-on in a hospital where teamwork, clinical growth, and patient advocacy are at the center of what we do. We're open to credentialed and non-credentialed candidates with a veterinary technician background. What matters most is hands-on experience, a strong work ethic, dependability, and the drive to continue developing your emergency medicine skills. About Metairie Small Animal Hospital For more than 80 years, MSAH has provided veterinary care to pets throughout Metairie and the Greater New Orleans area. Our hospital provides a unique combination of: 24/7 emergency and critical care Dedicated overnight ER services 24-hour ICU and hospitalized patient care General practice Advanced and specialty surgery CT imaging and advanced diagnostics Oncology services Dentistry and ophthalmology Residency-trained surgical expertise We are also a Fear Free and Cat Friendly practice with a long-tenured team and a strong focus on education, collaboration, and high-quality patient care. What You'll Do As an Overnight ER Veterinary Technician, you'll work alongside our emergency veterinarians and dedicated overnight team caring for urgent, critical, and hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities may include:

Triage and assess incoming emergency patients Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns quickly Provide nursing care for hospitalized and critically ill patients Assist veterinarians with emergency exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters Administer medications, fluid therapy, and prescribed treatments Run in-house laboratory diagnostics and prepare samples Take and process digital radiographs Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency surgical procedures and recovery Operate patient monitoring and medical equipment Maintain accurate electronic medical records and treatment sheets Communicate effectively during patient rounds and shift transitions Provide compassionate care to patients and support pet owners during stressful situations Work collaboratively with the ER and ICU teams to prioritize care as caseload changes throughout the night What We're Looking For Previous hands-on veterinary technician experience required Non-credentialed and Credentialed

RVT/LVT/CVT

candidates are encouraged to apply Previous ER, ICU, emergency, or critical care experience is a plus Comfortable working with hospitalized and higher-acuity patients Strong animal handling and patient care skills Ability to prioritize and remain composed when multiple emergencies arrive at once Dependable, motivated, and willing to jump in where needed Strong communication and teamwork skills Desire to learn and continue developing emergency veterinary skills Overnight Schedule Full-Time Dedicated overnight ER schedule Typically three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts Overnight shifts generally begin between 6:00-7:00 PM Overnight coverage continues through approximately 6:00 AM, when the day team transitions in Weekend availability required Open availability is strongly preferred Scheduling may vary as we continue expanding and restructuring our ER coverage Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly compensation based on veterinary experience, technical skill, and credentials Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Paid time off Continuing education and professional development opportunities Regular educational opportunities within the hospital $225 uniform allowance after 90 days 50% employee discount on veterinary services after 90 days 25% employee discount on goods after 90 days Free heartworm and flea/tick prevention for personal pets after 90 days Why Join the Overnight ER Team at MSAH? Emergency medicine requires a team you can rely on. Our overnight team is a dedicated ER crew that works together to manage changing caseloads, prioritize critical patients, and support one another throughout the night. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of emergency and critical care cases while working within a hospital that also offers ICU, advanced diagnostics, specialty surgery, CT, and other advanced services. MSAH is also a teaching-focused hospital. We regularly create opportunities for our team to learn, whether through hands-on mentorship, hospital education, vendor training, or exposure to new procedures and technology. If you're searching for an Overnight Veterinary Technician, Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Vet Tech, or ICU Veterinary Technician job in Metairie, New Orleans, or Southeast Louisiana, this is an opportunity to build your emergency medicine skills while becoming part of an experienced veterinary team. Apply today to join the Overnight Emergency & Critical Care team at Metairie Small Animal Hospital.