Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Dodge City Veterinary Hospital Denham Springs, LA Deliver Compassionate Care in a Community-Focused Practice Dodge City Veterinary Hospital, a proud Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team. We provide high-quality primary care for dogs and cats, along with bathing, grooming, dentistry, surgery, spay/neuter services, acupuncture, and holistic care for pets throughout Denham Springs, Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Walker. If you enjoy hands‑on patient care and thrive in a supportive, team‑oriented environment, this could be a great fit. What You’ll Do 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 What We’re Looking For Required Experience & Skills 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 You’ll Thrive Here If You Are Positive, kind, and dependable Motivated to grow professionally Committed to collaboration and patient advocacy You’ll Grow with Us 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 Benefits – Our Care in Action We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr