Blue Dog Veterinary Specialists
Veterinary Technician
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$37,440 – $52,000 / year
Location:
Metairie, LA, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
19 August 2026
What they need
Job Overview
Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Technician and become a vital part of delivering exceptional animal care! In this energetic role, you will support veterinarians in diagnosing, treating, and caring for a wide variety of animals. Your expertise will ensure smooth clinic operations, promote animal well-being, and enhance client satisfaction. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, compassionate environment dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine.
Duties
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures with precision and confidence
- Perform animal restraint using proper techniques to ensure safety for both animals and staff
- Collect blood samples through IV insertion and phlebotomy for laboratory testing and diagnostics
- Operate medical equipment such as X-ray machines, radiology diagnostics tools, and anesthesia monitors with proficiency
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments following veterinary protocols accurately
- Maintain aseptic techniques during surgical procedures to prevent infections and ensure animal safety
- Support laboratory work including sample processing, diagnostic testing, and record keeping for veterinary labs
- Handle animal husbandry tasks such as feeding, grooming, and maintaining clean kennels to promote health and comfort
- Assist with emergency medicine procedures and critical care to stabilize animals in urgent situations
- Manage veterinary software for appointment scheduling, record updates, and client communication effectively
Experience
- Previous hands-on animal handling skills in a veterinary setting preferred
- Experience with animal physiology, anatomy, and veterinary terminology to support clinical tasks confidently
- Background in veterinary critical care or emergency medicine is highly desirable
- Laboratory experience including phlebotomy, diagnostic radiology, and specimen processing is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to operate medical equipment such as anesthesia machines, radiography units, and IV catheters
Join us in making a difference in the lives of animals while advancing your career! We value energetic team players who are passionate about pet care, eager to learn new skills, and committed to providing compassionate veterinary services. This position is paid — we believe in recognizing the vital contributions of our Veterinary Technicians every step of the way.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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