Veterinary Technician - Overnight Emergency

Veterinary Technician - Overnight Emergency Metairie, LA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Anesthetic equipment management Vascular access Maintaining an organized workspace Medication administration Patient monitoring Medical equipment operation Patient assessment Triage Animal catheterization Mid-level IV insertion Surgery Collecting samples for laboratory testing Anesthesiology Medical laboratory work Safe environment creation Patient interaction Patient charting Clean workspace maintenance Managing patient records Patient emergency assistance Full Job Description Metairie Small Animal Hospital is a fast-paced, high-quality veterinary hospital dedicated to providing exceptional emergency and specialty care to our patients and clients. Our ER team works collaboratively in a supportive environment where learning, teamwork, and patient advocacy are top priorities. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight/Emergency (ER) team. This role is ideal for technicians who thrive in high-acuity situations, enjoy critical thinking, and are passionate about emergency and critical care medicine. Key Responsibilities Triage and assess emergency and critical patients Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and surgeries Monitor and manage hospitalized and critical care patients Place IV catheters, draw blood, run laboratory tests, and administer medications Operate and maintain anesthesia and monitoring equipment Communicate effectively with veterinarians, team members, and pet owners during high-stress situations Accurately maintain medical records and treatment sheets Maintain a clean, organized, and safe ER environment