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 welcome both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care.
Here at Pet Care Center Metairie we are one of six Pet Care Center Hospitals located in the greater New Orleans area. We value our staff as well as our clients in a sense that makes staff dedicated, and keeps clients coming back over the years.
If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!
$1k Sign On Bonus!
We are seeking an Overnight Registered Veterinary Technician to help lead the team during overnight and provide excellent care to hospitalized patients.
The hospital manager is looking for an experienced teammate who can help delegate tasks and provide high quality care.
When you join our organization as a Veterinary Technician, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, CE allowance, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.
Position Skills :
- Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms
- Laboratory procedures including but not limited to : hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals
- Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members
- Nursing skills including : restraining patients, administering medications PO / IV / SUBQ / IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, anaesthesia monitoring
- Proficient in dental prophylaxis
Position Requirements :
- Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state.
- Associates degree in Veterinary Technology
- Shift options available : graveyard shift, second shift, or third shift
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Benefits
Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you’re on our team, we’ve got you covered.
Pay range of $20.00-$28.00 / hour based on experience.
YOUR HEALTH - COVERED.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Mental Health Counseling
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
- Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24 / 7
YOUR FAMILY - COVERED.
- Caring for Elderly Family
- Returning to Work After a Baby
- Divorce
- Moving to a New Community
- Grieving for a Lost Loved One
- Military Family Matters
- Job Relocation
- Buying or Selling a Home
YOUR FINANCES - COVERED.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Budgeting and Financial Guidance
- Teammate Referral Program
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Retirement Planning
- Will and Testament Planning
- Tax Issues
- Identify Theft Recovery
- Legal Counseling
- Teammate Assistance Program
About Southern Veterinary Partners
SVP pursues partnerships with like-minded veterinarians to build this growing network of compassionate, service-oriented animal hospitals.
We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization is in our 300+ local animal hospitals across the country.
Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 5,000 employees nationwide.
The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Birmingham Business Journal’s Best Places to Work (2021).
You + SVP Amazing Together
Let’s talk about your amazing future. Start the conversation with our teams today.