Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Veterinary Technician - Emergency Overnights Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center Baton Rouge, LA Deliver Critical Emergency Care When Patients Need It Most Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our overnight ER team. This role is ideal for technicians who thrive in fast-paced emergency environments, enjoy hands-on critical care, and want to be part of a strong, supportive overnight crew. Our hospital provides 24/7 emergency and critical care alongside primary care, urgent care, dentistry, boarding, and grooming-serving pets throughout East & West Baton Rouge Parish, Zachary, Denham Springs, Central, and Prairieville. What You’ll Do Assisting veterinarians during emergency exams, treatments, and procedures Providing advanced nursing care and emergency first aid to injured or critical patients Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post-operative monitoring Preparing patients and instruments for emergency procedures Monitoring patients under anesthesia and observing changes in condition Collecting laboratory samples and performing in-house diagnostics Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment Administering medications and treatments as prescribed Accurately recording patient histories and medical records Maintaining clean, organized, and sterile exam, treatment, and lab areas Using safe restraint techniques and following hospital protocols Supporting smooth patient flow and collaborating closely with the overnight medical team Mentoring and supporting fellow team members as needed What We’re Looking For Required Experience & Skills Experience working as an Emergency Veterinary Technician Comfort in fast-paced, high-acuity environments Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting Strong attention to detail and clinical observation skills Excellent problem-solving and teamwork abilities Credentials CVT / LVT / RVT (active and current) encouraged to apply You’ll Grow with Us 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. Benefits - Our Care in Action 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 perksStudent loan support tools Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements. About Thrive 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, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrive Pet Healthcare