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Veterinary Technician/Kennel Technician – St. Francis Veterinary Hospital Jobs in Lafayette, USA at Petvet-Care-Centers
Overview
Full-time Veterinary Technician/Kennel Technician – St. Francis Veterinary Hospital
Pet Vet Care Centers’ St. Francis Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician/Kennel Technician to join their team. At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people—providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage—for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets. We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time.
That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve. With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer local autonomy with national support, career mobility and development opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first.
You care for pets. We care for you.
Position
Join our team as a Veterinary Technician/Kennel Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.
St. Francis Veterinary Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a full-service animal hospital providing high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care. The practice is dedicated to treating every pet like family.
Key Responsibilities
- Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
- Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
- Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
- Provide care by applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
- Obtain and verify medications.
- Ensure patients have food and water; clean patients’ rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
- As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
- Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, and following standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
- Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and timely.
- Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
- Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and arranging repairs as needed.
- Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify and maintain receipts.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
- Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must have relevant experience in the veterinary field.
Preferred Skills
- Care and Compassion
- Team Orientation
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Flexibility and Multi-Tasking
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Adherence to Rules and Instructions
Schedule
Tuesday from 8:00am-5:30pm, Wednesday from 7:30am-1:00pm, Thursday and Friday from 8:00am-5:30pm, rotating weekend and holidays.
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution
- Team Member Pet Discounts
- Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
- CE stipends and career development resources
- Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
- Local hospital culture backed by national resources
Pay Range
$13 — $16 USD
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Title: Veterinary Technician/Kennel Technician – St. Francis Veterinary Hospital
Company: Petvet-Care-Centers
Location: Lafayette, USA
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