What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Veterinary Technician position at South Shreveport Animal Hospital?
Job Description
Job Description
South Shreveport Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team!
Our technicians are crucial in delivering exceptional patient care by taking Technician appointments, assisting with surgery, coordinating and executing treatment plans, and providing thorough client education. Additionally, you will coordinate with your team to manage the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring the highest level of patient care and maintaining an efficient workflow to keep exams running on schedule. A highlight of this position is the opportunity to mentor others and help teach new skills.
Compensation and Benefits :
- Competitive pay : $20-$25 / hour (based on experience)
- Bonus package : $2,000
- CE allowance : $500 the first year and $1,000 thereafter
- Schedule : Full time, Mon-Fri with rotating intermittent Saturdays (one full and one half day off during the week)
- Health insurance : medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans available (with HSA option)
- Paid time off
- 401k options
- Life insurance and disability
- Generous pet discounts
- Career growth potential
- And more!
Required qualifications and skillset :
Surgical assistance including induction, monitoring, and post-op recovery
Providing the care our community deserves since 1985 :
The SSAH team strives to diagnose and treat Shreveport pets with the highest standard of medical and surgical methods. We primarily provide general wellness services, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, and we are well-equipped with digital radiology, surgical and therapy lasers, Idexx lab equipment, ultrasound capabilities, and more. Our hospital team is comprised of two (soon-to-be three) veterinarians, tenured technicians and assistants, and a talented support staff and boarding team. Most importantly, our team is committed to providing personalized attention and taking a family-focused approach to pet care in order to best support Louisiana pets and their owners.
If you love animals, share our desire for high-quality and compassionate care, and would like to join the best staff around, APPLY TODAY!
Salary : $500 - $1,000