Veterinary Technician Jobs in Louisiana

A Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in the veterinary industry, providing essential support to veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals with various health issues. They are responsible for performing a variety of procedures, such as drawing blood, administering medication, preparing animals and equipment for surgery, and assisting during surgical procedures. Veterinary Technicians also conduct laboratory tests and interpret the results, monitor anesthesia and recovery, and educate pet owners on pet care and health issues. They work in a range of settings, including veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, and zoos.

Before becoming a Veterinary Technician, a person may work as a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, or kennel attendant. To qualify as a Veterinary Technician, one must possess an associate's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution. Some regions require Veterinary Technicians to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become licensed or certified. Additionally, they should have strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and a genuine love for animals. They should also be capable of handling stressful situations and making quick decisions in emergency situations.

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AEC Shreveport

Overnight Registered Veterinary Technician

Qualifications We're looking for: A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required Consistent punctuality and reliability...

Kent Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Technician

We offer in-house diagnostics such as, digital x-rays, bloodwork, and laser therapy.  ...

preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management....

Veterinary Technician

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago

Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners....

Seasonal Veterinary Technician

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago

education including, but not limited to home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients Assist DVM with patient assessment...

Animal Care Technician (I, II, III, IV), Covington

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago

Duties of the Animal Care Technician depend on the assignment of the level and include, but are not limited to: Animal care Performs routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting....

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

  • Gonzales, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Gonzales, LA
  • 2 days ago

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisianas leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician...

Ambassador Animal Care Specialist Full Time Temporary

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago

This includes daily animal care and observation, animal training and enrichment, monitoring animal health, and maintaining cleanliness of animal area....

Veterinary Clinical Manager for Specialty Surgery and Anesthesia

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and...

Animal Care Specialist

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 days ago

Position Overview As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet...

Registered Veterinary Technician

  • Bossier City, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA
  • 14 days ago

#registered vet technician (RVT) #licensed veterinary technician (LVT) #certified veterinary technician (CVT) #LI-AV1...

Lead Chemotherapy Mixing Technician

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 15 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 15 days ago

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisianas leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician...

Chemotherapy Mixing Technician

  • Natchitoches, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Natchitoches, LA
  • 17 days ago

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisianas leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician...

Veterinary Technician for Internal Medicine

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 20 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 20 days ago

Manage appointments, obtain histories and update patients information Accurate and thorough documentation of medical records Patient discharge and client education Who you are: Prior veterinary experience...

Veterinary Technician - Floater

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 23 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 23 days ago

Job Description The Veterinary Technician is the veterinarian's primary medical support and plays a vital role within the practice....

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Louisiana offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.2%
Associate's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
20.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in Louisiana
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%


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