Veterinary Technician

Responsibilities

• Manage hospital sanitation, including laundry upkeep, kennel cleaning, and disinfection of exam rooms and patient wards.
• Provide coverage for service technicians by assisting with patient care, sample collection, patient restraint, and diagnostic coordination.
• Monitor and restock inventory levels in treatment rooms, patient care areas, and the laundry room to maintain hospital readiness.
• Work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, including potential participation in blood bank on-call and emergency response shifts.
• (For Level 3) Instruct others on hospital procedures, protocols, and technical techniques.

Requirements

• Must be actively licensed with the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and crawling.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience requirements vary by level:
• Technician 1: Entry level
• Technician 2: Two years of related experience
• Technician 3: Four years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Fear Free Certification.
• Additional years of related experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement options and flexible spending accounts.
• Various leave options and paid holidays.
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions.
• Training and development opportunities and employee discounts.

About the Company

Louisiana State University is the state's flagship land-grant institution, comprising multiple campuses and programs dedicated to research, education, and innovation. The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine provides high-level clinical care and training through its Veterinary Teaching Hospital.