Veterinary Assistant jobs in Louisiana

Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Plains Veterinary Hospital
  • Zachary, LA FULL_TIME
  • Plains Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full time Veterinary/Kennel assistant around the Zachary area. If you are in the area and interested, please come by to meet us and fill out an application. In person applicants will be considered first.

    Applicant must be compassionate, positive, and have a team work mentality. They must also have an interest in learning new things, be hard working, self-motivated, and able to keep up with a fast-paced environment and have a love for animals. Experience is a plus, but not required. Must have references.

    Pay listed in add is starting pay with no experience. Experience may increase starting pay.

    Hours:

    Full Time;

    Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m to 5 p.m

    Saturday 8a.m to 12p.m with rotating kennel weekends.

    Applicant is expected to arrive no later than 7:45 a.m. and stay until closing and sometimes later due to emergencies. Employees will rotate working holidays and weekends. Must have reliable means of transportation.

    Duties include assisting the veterinarian in exam rooms and tending to the daily needs of clients and patients. This includes following a feeding and medication schedule as well as walking and assessing health and demeaner of boarding animals in a proficient manner. Must be able to lift and properly restrain animals of all sizes and help with daily cleaning and organizing. Employees will be properly trained to assist the veterinarian with advanced procedures after you show proficiency in the duties listed above. Applicants must also be comfortable communicating with clients in person or by phone/text. If interested, please come to the clinic and fill out an application. We are located at 20744 Old Scenic Hwy in Zachary.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $10.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • Employee discount
    • Paid time off

    Schedule:

    • Holidays
    • Monday to Friday
    • Overtime
    • Weekends as needed

    Experience:

    • Pet care: 1 year (Preferred)
    • Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
    • Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)
    • Animal restraint: 1 year (Preferred)
    • Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Abadie Veterinary Hospital
  • Harahan, LA FULL_TIME
  • About This Location: Abadie Veterinary Hospital is located in Harahan, LA, a quaint suburb of New Orleans situated on the banks of the Mississippi River. We are just minutes away from all that New Orl...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • Charles, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and pa...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • Sulphur, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and pa...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Veterinary assistant
  • Hammond Veterinary Services - LA
  • Hammond, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to : Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical...
  • 26 Days Ago

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RVT/Veterinary Assistant
  • University Veterinary Hospital
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • Come work and learn with us! We have positions available for a Full-Time Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our team. If you enjoy patient care and working in a clinic that supports continuing ed...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Corona, CA
  • SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTION The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in en...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Southern Veterinary Partners
  • Acworth, GA
  • Embrace Your Passion for Healing Join a team of individuals who love what they do, take animal healthcare seriously, and...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Southern Veterinary Partners
  • North Palm Beach, FL
  • Come join our team at Juno Beach Animal Hospital! We are a 2-doctor small animal hospital located in Juno Beach, FL one ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Miami, FL
  • Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. ? Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for t...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Southern Veterinary Partners
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • Shores Animal Clinic is located in West Palm Beach, FL in an area with plenty of beaches and restaurants to keep everyon...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Delray Beach, FL
  • JOB TITLE Veterinary Assistant TEAM Hospital FUNCTION, FAMILY Service Operations (Pet), Hospital Operations (Pet) COST C...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Southern Veterinary Partners
  • Simpsonville, SC
  • Hillcrest Animal Hospital is located in Simpsonville, SC and has been serving the community for 35 years. We are an AAHA...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico. The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast. The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
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