Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Hickory Small Animal Hospital

Independence, LA

Join an AAHA-Accredited Practice Where Your Skills Truly Matter

Hickory Small Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our compassionate, collaborative team. As the first AAHA-accredited hospital in Tangipahoa and Livingston Parishes and a Feline-Friendly Certified practice, we are committed to gold-standard medicine, teamwork, and exceptional client experiences.

We proudly serve pets and families across Tangipahoa Parish, Livingston Parish, Loranger, Montpelier, and Amite City—treating every patient like family.

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a hands-on role in improving and saving pets’ lives every day by:

• Assisting veterinarians with exams, treatments, surgeries, and procedures
• Placing IV catheters and performing blood draws and IV, IM, and SQ injections
• Monitoring anesthesia and utilizing diagnostic and monitoring equipment
• Supporting patient flow through admissions, treatments, and discharges
• Educating clients on individualized pet care, medications, and treatment plans
• Maintaining accurate, thorough medical records
• Practicing safe restraint techniques and maintaining clean, organized treatment areas
• Mentoring and supporting fellow team members

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on veterinary technician or assistant experience
• Proficiency with IV catheter placement, bloodwork, and injections
• Experience monitoring anesthesia
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A passion for empathetic, high-quality veterinary medicine

• Positive, kind, and dependable
• Motivated to grow professionally
• Committed to collaboration and patient advocacy

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care.

Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, Here Fur You  Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at

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