Overnight Registered Veterinary Technician

Company Description

Welcome to Animal Emergency Clinic and Intensive Care Facility in Shreveport, Louisiana! Our practice isn’t your typical ER—here, you’ll be part of a tight‑knit team that supports one another and treats every patient like their own. Our welcoming lobby feels more like a cozy living room, and our exam rooms are thoughtfully designed for comfort and peace of mind. Many of our team members have been with us for over a decade, creating an atmosphere where every bond matters and culture comes first.

This is more than just a job; it’s a place to find purpose and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Our practice has the latest in digital and surgical technology to handle urgent, critical, and life‑threatening conditions.

• Fully equipped, advanced surgical facilities
• State‑of‑the‑art digital radiography
• Advanced ultrasound technology
• Oxygen therapy for critical care
• In‑house bloodwork capabilities

Located just 3 hours from Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Dallas, Texas, and close to beautiful parks and national forests, you’ll have plenty to explore. Louisiana’s low cost of living makes it a great place to plant roots, whether you’re dreaming of acreage or a spacious home to call your own.

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients
• Collection and analysis of lab samples (blood, urine, fecal, skin)
• Diagnostic imaging, including radiographic positioning and image capture
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases of varying stability
• Administration of medications and effective communication of treatment plans with clients
• Surgical preparation and assistance, including anesthesia management and monitoring
• Work within fast‑paced environment, tolerating unpleasant odors, noises, bites, scratches, animal waste, and potential contagious diseases
• Participate in virtual and hands‑on training and continuing development opportunities

11:45 pm – 8:00 am (overnight shift)

• Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license (1+ year professional experience preferred)
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work weekends
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low‑stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods and radiographic positioning; dental radiography skills a plus
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with exposure to animal‑related hazards

• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, liability, 401(k) & 401(k) matching, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
• Paid bereavement program
• Paid parental leave program
• Competitive compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM partnership through Penn Foster
• Career development opportunities
• Referral bonus program for most positions
• Additional benefits may also be available (personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses, etc.)
• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full‑time employment status vs part‑time status

Hiring eligibility may be contingent on a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit:

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Veterinary Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care