Hillside Veterinary Associates is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for skilled, outgoing LVTs who want to fully utilize their education and expertise while making meaningful connections with clients and their pets.
In this role, you will: - Provide excellent patient care during surgical and dental procedures - including anesthesia monitoring, patient prep and recovery, and dental cleanings and radiographs.
- Ensure efficient exam room workflow and outstanding client communication.
- Review treatment plans, provide discharge instructions, and address client questions with empathy and clarity.
- Collaborate with your team to support the veterinarian's orders during outpatient visits, ensuring the highest level of patient care.
This position is ideal for detail-oriented technicians who are passionate about exceptional patient and client care and ready to work at the top of their license in a supportive, team-focused environment.
This is a full-time position, Mon-Fri with rotating Saturdays. Availability must include hours between 7am-5:30p.Full-time benefits and compensation: - Compensation: $12.50-$16.50/hour
- Flexible FT Scheduling: Monday-Saturday
- Bonus package: $500 for Assistants with 3 years of recent consecutive experience
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (HSA option)
- 401k options
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee pet discounts
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career growth potential
- Great team culture
- And more!
Required qualifications and skillset: - 4+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
- Current LVT in the state of Louisiana
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Anesthesia monitoring and surgical support - Skilled in patient preparation, monitoring anesthesia, and supporting surgical procedures.
- Dental procedures - Proficient in performing dental cleanings and taking diagnostic dental radiographs.
- Diagnostic imaging and sample collection - Safely take radiographs and collect samples (blood, urine, fecal, etc.) following proper protocols.
- Client communication - Able to clearly and empathetically review treatment plans, provide discharge instructions, and address client concerns.
- Outpatient care and exam room efficiency - Experience supporting veterinarians in exams, treatments, and maintaining smooth workflow.
- Attention to detail and multitasking - Organized and precise when managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Join us at Hillside Veterinary Associates! Hillside Veterinary Associates in Covington, LA, is a welcoming place for people and their pets. We practice Fear-Free techniques and take veterinary medicine to the next level without sacrificing quality patient care. We are a busy 3-doctor practice and our new building includes a surgery suite and ICU recovery ward, a dedicated surgical prep room, an additional exam room, a cat room with luxury condos, storage, and an office. In addition, we have updated our existing surgery area to a new and improved dental suite.
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