Veterinary Assistant jobs in Louisiana
Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Veterinary Assistant jobs
- Lacombe Veterinary Hospital
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Lacombe, LA
FULL_TIME
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Looking for a full time Vet Tech, preferably with experience, but willing to train. Under direction of the Veterinarian we are looking for someone with compassion, medical knowledge.
Duties may include
-Performing diagnostic tests and x-rays.
-Administering medications, vaccines and treatments.
-Observing, reporting and caring on hospital cases.
-Restraining animals for surgery, examinations and treatments.
-Preparing animals and instruments for surgery.
-Administering anesthesia and assisting during medical procedures.
-Recording animal case histories.
-Educate animal owners on home care and discharge procedures.
-Assist in the upkeep of the clinic by cleaning when needed and required.
-Kennel duties are required on a rotation basis during the weekend or as needed.
Schedule is 4 days a week, between 36-40 hours. Kennel rotation required. Must be willing to work least one weekend a month or more if needed or on holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
- 9 Days Ago
- Ethos Veterinary Health
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Sulphur, LA
FULL_TIME
- Job Description The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and pa...
- Just Posted
- Mission Veterinary Partners
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Hammond, LA
FULL_TIME
- OverviewAnimal Care Center is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to enhance the lives of our exotic and companion animal patients!We have served the northshore for over 40 years!2 Locations!Animal Car...
- 14 Days Ago
- Abadie Veterinary Hospital
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Harahan, LA
FULL_TIME
- About This Location: Abadie Veterinary Hospital is located in Harahan, LA, a quaint suburb of New Orleans situated on the banks of the Mississippi River. We are just minutes away from all that New Orl...
- 23 Days Ago
- Clearview Veterinary Hospital
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Metairie, LA
FULL_TIME
- Clearview Veterinary Hospital is seeking a responsible, hardworking individual to join our team. We need someone who don’t mind working in a labor intensive environment. As a Veterinary Assistant/Tech...
- Just Posted
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Orleans, LA
FULL_TIME
- Join the VCA Algiers Animal Hospital Team!Located on the Westbank at 3807 General De Gaulle Dr. New Orleans LA 70114. We are just 10 minutes away from downtown.VCA Algiers has been serving the New Orl...
- 4 Days Ago
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- Six Flags Great Adventure
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Jackson, NJ
- The Veterinary Assistant Internship is a part time position in the Six Flags Wild Safari reporting to the Veterinary Tec...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Petco
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Katy, TX
- Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
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- Banfield Pet Hospital
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Decatur, GA
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- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Banfield Pet Hospital
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Latham, NY
- The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for a...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM