Veterinary Assistant jobs in New Orleans, LA

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)

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Abadie Veterinary Hospital
  • 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 Orleans has to offer - the food, the music, and plenty of outdoor activities including boating and fishing. At AVH we offer a full range of care that includes preventative medicine, surgery, and dentistry for all dogs, cats, and pocket pets. We have a full IDEXX in house laboratory, digital Xray, and ultrasound for complete diagnostic workups. At AVH we are most proud of our 'say yes' mentality and culture that keeps our clients coming back. Apply today and come join our team as we continue to grow together!
    Overview:
    We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.
    Responsibilities / Qualifications:

    Position Skills:

    • Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
    • Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
    • Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
    • Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
    • Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
    • High quality client communication on patient updates and questions
    Position Requirements:
    • High School diploma or GED certificate
    • Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
    • Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
    • Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
    • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
    Benefits:
    • Pay of $14/hour
    • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
    • Retirement Plan (401k)
    • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
    • Short Term Disability
    • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
    • SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
    • Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
    • Discounted Veterinary Care
    • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
    • A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
    • Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
    Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).
  • 7 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant/Technician
  • Batt Veterinary Services
  • Metairie, LA FULL_TIME
  • Batt Veterinary Services is hiring for the position of veterinary technician/assistant. We are a fast-paced, privately owned and operated mixed animal veterinary clinic in Metairie, LA. We are looking...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Veterinary assistant
  • Pet Care Center Chalmette
  • Chalmette, LA FULL_TIME
  • Pet Care Center is located in Chalmette, Louisiana and has been serving the community since . We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats. We welcome both emergenc...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Pet Care Center
  • Metairie, LA FULL_TIME
  • About This Location: Pet Care Center is located in Metairie, Louisiana and has been serving the community since 1958. We are a 24-hour animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats. We we...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital - Harvey, LA
  • Orleans, LA PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONThe Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, advocates for pets, educates clients...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Kennel Assistant
  • Abadie Veterinary Hospital
  • 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...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Lawncare Laborer
  • GreenSeasons
  • Slidell, LA
  • * Slidell, LA, USA * DOE * Hourly * Full Time *401K, DENTAL, VISION, MEDICAL* **GreenSeasons is seeking lawn care labore...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Field Support Specialist - New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Antech Diagnostics
  • Metairie, LA
  • We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and thats why were inspired to make ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Sales Associate
  • Petco
  • Metairie, LA
  • **Lead Sales Associate** Category: Stores Location: 3520 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, Metairie , LA 70002 Schedule: Full_time...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Care Technician II
  • Tulane University Staff
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Performs routine and specialized duties associated with animal care, including feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraint ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bather / Groomer Trainee
  • PetSmart
  • Harvey, LA
  • YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
  • 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM

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Bather / Groomer Trainee
  • PetSmart
  • Metairie, LA
  • YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
  • 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM

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Bather / Groomer Trainee
  • PetSmart
  • Harahan, LA
  • YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
  • 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM

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Bather / Groomer Trainee
  • PetSmart
  • Slidell, LA
  • YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
  • 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM

New Orleans (/ɔːrˈliːnz, ˈɔːrl(i)ənz/, locally /ˈɔːrlənz/; French: La Nouvelle-Orléans [la nuvɛlɔʁleɑ̃] (listen)) is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the southeastern region of the U.S. state of Louisiana. With an estimated population of 393,292 in 2017, it is the most populous city in Louisiana. A major port, New Orleans is considered an economic and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region of the United States. New Orleans is world-renowned for its distinct music, Creole cuisine, unique dialect, and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$26,765 to $39,475
New Orleans, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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