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Emergency Veterinary Technician – Overnight ER/ICU

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nashville veterinary specialists animal emergencyMetairie, LA4 days ago

Occupations

Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersVeterinarians

Industries

Veterinary ServicesGeneral Medical and Surgical HospitalsAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
Emergency Veterinary Technician – Overnight ER/ICUFull-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 services24-hour ICU and hospitalized patient care General practice Advanced and specialty surgeryCT 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 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 PMOvernight coverage continues through approximately 6:00 AM, when the day team transitions inWeekend 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.
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Metairie, LA

Occupation

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Industry

Veterinary Services

Posted

4 days ago

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