Description

Overview

Animal Care Center and Pet Care Center have an opportunity for a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Why Join Us

Animal Care Center and Pet Care Center are proud to be among the largest non-referral veterinary clinics in the Northshore community. With two locations, nine full-time veterinarians bringing over 100 years of combined experience, and a dedicated team of more than 30 support staff, we're committed to exceptional care, team development, and strong community ties.

We are also proud to be AAHA accredited, which demonstrates our dedication to upholding the highest standards in veterinary medicine. Our hospitals are fully computerized and connected for seamless communication between sites. We offer premium pet foods, prescription diets, a fully stocked pharmacy with the latest medications and supplements, and new luxury boarding suites for clients looking to pamper their pets.

We prioritize continuing education. Our doctors attend regular state and national conferences, and we host in-house training and team meetings to keep everyone current on new techniques, products, and procedures. Supporting professional growth is part of our culture.

We're also deeply involved in our community. Our team regularly supports and participates in events throughout Hammond and Ponchatoula, including Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Kiwanis, local school sports, and more.

Over the years, we've grown by staying focused on providing high-quality small animal care, including for pocket pets and exotics. We're proud of what we've built and excited about what's ahead. If you're looking for a clinic where you can grow, give back, and be part of a supportive, experienced team, we'd love to meet you.

Location
Animal Care Center
14101 W. Club Deluxe Road
Hammond, Louisiana 70403

Pet Care Center
799 Campbell Road
Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454

Compensation
starting at $20 to $26 per hour, open to discussion based off of experience

Schedule
General Practice Full-Time (36 to 40 hours per week)
9.5 hour weekday shifts
Rotating Saturdays
Occasional Sunday support

Urgent Care Full-Time (30 to 40 hours per week)
12 hour shifts
Up to every other Saturday
Occasional Sunday support

Part-Time Options Available

Benefits We Offer

• Industry-leading pay for you and discounts for your pets
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with company match starting day one
• Scrub allowance
• Paid time off with a focus on work-life balance
• Free virtual yoga, fitness, and meditation classes
• Free wellness and nutrition coaching
• Customized learning and development programs

Job Summary: The Registered Veterinary Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Certified Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.

• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.

• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client's inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client's medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Qualifications

Talents you'll bring to MVP:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.

• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.

Why Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)?

Because we do things a bit differently here. We're a rapidly growing network of veterinary hospitals located throughout the United States. And while it's important to know who we are, it's more important to know what drives us - our mission to be the employer of choice in veterinary medicine. Our actions speak louder than those words. We put people before profits and invest in our talented teams. Our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! MVP is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.

What's in it for you?

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, pet health discounts and dollar for dollar match on 401K...not to mention a team of smart and friendly coworkers!

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.