Veterinary Technician Jobs in Louisiana
Veterinary Technician jobs in Louisiana are steady and active, concentrated in companion animal clinics, emergency and specialty hospitals, and Louisiana's significant agricultural and equine sectors across the New Orleans metro, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport. Large employers with a consistent Louisiana presence include Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Banfield Pet Hospital. The most in-demand specialties are emergency and critical care, large animal and equine practice, and veterinary dentistry. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Full-Time | Metairie, LA | Greater New Orleans Area
24/7 Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Hospital
Are you an experienced veterinary professional who thrives when the pace picks up?
Metairie Small Animal Hospital (MSAH) is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated ER team in Metairie, Louisiana. This is an opportunity to work hands-on in a hospital where teamwork, clinical growth, and patient advocacy are at the center of what we do.
We're open to credentialed and non-credentialed candidates with a veterinary technician background. What matters most is hands-on experience, a strong work ethic, dependability, and the drive to continue developing your emergency medicine skills.
About Metairie Small Animal Hospital
For more than 80 years, MSAH has provided veterinary care to pets throughout Metairie and the Greater New Orleans area.
Our hospital provides a unique combination of:
- 24/7 emergency and critical care
- Dedicated overnight ER services
- 24-hour ICU and hospitalized patient care
- General practice
- Advanced and specialty surgery
- CT imaging and advanced diagnostics
- Oncology services
- Dentistry and ophthalmology
- Residency-trained surgical expertise
What You'll Do
As an Overnight ER Veterinary Technician, you'll work alongside our emergency veterinarians and dedicated overnight team caring for urgent, critical, and hospitalized patients.
Responsibilities may include:
- Triage and assess incoming emergency patients
- Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns quickly
- Provide nursing care for hospitalized and critically ill patients
- Assist veterinarians with emergency exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
- Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters
- Administer medications, fluid therapy, and prescribed treatments
- Run in-house laboratory diagnostics and prepare samples
- Take and process digital radiographs
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency surgical procedures and recovery
- Operate patient monitoring and medical equipment
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and treatment sheets
- Communicate effectively during patient rounds and shift transitions
- Provide compassionate care to patients and support pet owners during stressful situations
- Work collaboratively with the ER and ICU teams to prioritize care as caseload changes throughout the night
- Previous hands-on veterinary technician experience required
- Non-credentialed and Credentialed RVT/LVT/CVT candidates are encouraged to apply
- Previous ER, ICU, emergency, or critical care experience is a plus
- Comfortable working with hospitalized and higher-acuity patients
- Strong animal handling and patient care skills
- Ability to prioritize and remain composed when multiple emergencies arrive at once
- Dependable, motivated, and willing to jump in where needed
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Desire to learn and continue developing emergency veterinary skills
- Full-Time
- Dedicated overnight ER schedule
- Typically three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts
- Overnight shifts generally begin between 6:00-7:00 PM
- Overnight coverage continues through approximately 6:00 AM, when the day team transitions in
- Weekend availability required
- Open availability is strongly preferred
- Scheduling may vary as we continue expanding and restructuring our ER coverage
- Competitive hourly compensation based on veterinary experience, technical skill, and credentials
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Regular educational opportunities within the hospital
- $225 uniform allowance after 90 days
- 50% employee discount on veterinary services after 90 days
- 25% employee discount on goods after 90 days
- Free heartworm and flea/tick prevention for personal pets after 90 days
Emergency medicine requires a team you can rely on.
Our overnight team is a dedicated ER crew that works together to manage changing caseloads, prioritize critical patients, and support one another throughout the night. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of emergency and critical care cases while working within a hospital that also offers ICU, advanced diagnostics, specialty surgery, CT, and other advanced services.
MSAH is also a teaching-focused hospital. We regularly create opportunities for our team to learn, whether through hands-on mentorship, hospital education, vendor training, or exposure to new procedures and technology.
If you're searching for an Overnight Veterinary Technician, Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Vet Tech, or ICU Veterinary Technician job in Metairie, New Orleans, or Southeast Louisiana, this is an opportunity to build your emergency medicine skills while becoming part of an experienced veterinary team.
Apply today to join the Overnight Emergency & Critical Care team at Metairie Small Animal Hospital.
Full-Time | Metairie, LA | Greater New Orleans Area
24/7 Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Hospital
Are you an experienced veterinary professional who thrives when the pace picks up?
Metairie Small Animal Hospital (MSAH) is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated ER team in Metairie, Louisiana. This is an opportunity to work hands-on in a hospital where teamwork, clinical growth, and patient advocacy are at the center of what we do.
We're open to credentialed and non-credentialed candidates with a veterinary technician background. What matters most is hands-on experience, a strong work ethic, dependability, and the drive to continue developing your emergency medicine skills.
About Metairie Small Animal Hospital
For more than 80 years, MSAH has provided veterinary care to pets throughout Metairie and the Greater New Orleans area.
Our hospital provides a unique combination of:
- 24/7 emergency and critical care
- Dedicated overnight ER services
- 24-hour ICU and hospitalized patient care
- General practice
- Advanced and specialty surgery
- CT imaging and advanced diagnostics
- Oncology services
- Dentistry and ophthalmology
- Residency-trained surgical expertise
What You'll Do
As an Overnight ER Veterinary Technician, you'll work alongside our emergency veterinarians and dedicated overnight team caring for urgent, critical, and hospitalized patients.
Responsibilities may include:
- Triage and assess incoming emergency patients
- Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns quickly
- Provide nursing care for hospitalized and critically ill patients
- Assist veterinarians with emergency exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
- Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters
- Administer medications, fluid therapy, and prescribed treatments
- Run in-house laboratory diagnostics and prepare samples
- Take and process digital radiographs
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency surgical procedures and recovery
- Operate patient monitoring and medical equipment
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and treatment sheets
- Communicate effectively during patient rounds and shift transitions
- Provide compassionate care to patients and support pet owners during stressful situations
- Work collaboratively with the ER and ICU teams to prioritize care as caseload changes throughout the night
- Previous hands-on veterinary technician experience required
- Non-credentialed and Credentialed RVT/LVT/CVT candidates are encouraged to apply
- Previous ER, ICU, emergency, or critical care experience is a plus
- Comfortable working with hospitalized and higher-acuity patients
- Strong animal handling and patient care skills
- Ability to prioritize and remain composed when multiple emergencies arrive at once
- Dependable, motivated, and willing to jump in where needed
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Desire to learn and continue developing emergency veterinary skills
- Full-Time
- Dedicated overnight ER schedule
- Typically three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts
- Overnight shifts generally begin between 6:00-7:00 PM
- Overnight coverage continues through approximately 6:00 AM, when the day team transitions in
- Weekend availability required
- Open availability is strongly preferred
- Scheduling may vary as we continue expanding and restructuring our ER coverage
- Competitive hourly compensation based on veterinary experience, technical skill, and credentials
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Regular educational opportunities within the hospital
- $225 uniform allowance after 90 days
- 50% employee discount on veterinary services after 90 days
- 25% employee discount on goods after 90 days
- Free heartworm and flea/tick prevention for personal pets after 90 days
Emergency medicine requires a team you can rely on.
Our overnight team is a dedicated ER crew that works together to manage changing caseloads, prioritize critical patients, and support one another throughout the night. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of emergency and critical care cases while working within a hospital that also offers ICU, advanced diagnostics, specialty surgery, CT, and other advanced services.
MSAH is also a teaching-focused hospital. We regularly create opportunities for our team to learn, whether through hands-on mentorship, hospital education, vendor training, or exposure to new procedures and technology.
If you're searching for an Overnight Veterinary Technician, Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Vet Tech, or ICU Veterinary Technician job in Metairie, New Orleans, or Southeast Louisiana, this is an opportunity to build your emergency medicine skills while becoming part of an experienced veterinary team.
Apply today to join the Overnight Emergency & Critical Care team at Metairie Small Animal Hospital.
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Veterinary Technician Job Market in Louisiana
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary technician jobs across Louisiana.
- Active Louisiana Veterinary Technology license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Associate or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program
- Hands-on experience with patient restraint, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical preparation
- Proficiency with practice management software and electronic medical records
- Experience performing diagnostic procedures including bloodwork, urinalysis, and radiography
- Strong communication skills for client education and coordination with veterinarians
Veterinary Technician Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a veterinary technician in Louisiana?
To become a veterinary technician in Louisiana, you must graduate from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination, and obtain licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Veterinary Medicine. Louisiana requires all practicing veterinary technicians to hold an active state license before working in the role. Once licensed, you can maintain your credential through continuing education approved by the Board.
How much do veterinary technicians make in Louisiana?
Veterinary technicians in Louisiana earn a median of about $35,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $28,490 for the lowest 10% to over $47,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire veterinary technicians in Louisiana?
Employers hiring veterinary technicians in Louisiana right now include MedVet, NVA, and Petco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana State University's veterinary teaching hospital also represents a major and consistent source of openings across general practice and specialty departments.
Which Louisiana cities have the most veterinary technician jobs?
The cities with the most veterinary technician openings in Louisiana are New Orleans, Shreveport, and Baton Rouge. The New Orleans metro drives the largest share of postings given its population density and concentration of specialty and emergency animal hospitals, while Baton Rouge benefits from LSU's veterinary programs and surrounding suburban clinic growth.
Are there remote veterinary technician jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Veterinary technician work is hands-on by nature, requiring direct patient care, anesthesia monitoring, and in-clinic procedures that cannot be performed remotely. About 0% of veterinary technician openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to involve veterinary telemedicine support or medical records coordination rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a veterinary technician in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a kennel assistant or veterinary assistant role at a Louisiana clinic or animal hospital, which builds hands-on patient handling experience before you pursue full technician licensure. Large Louisiana employers like Banfield Pet Hospital and VCA locations often hire assistants and support new hires through AVMA-accredited program partnerships. Enrolling in an accredited program at Louisiana State University or Bossier Parish Community College and completing clinical rotations there puts candidates directly in front of hiring supervisors before graduation.
Where can I find and apply to veterinary technician jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to veterinary technician jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Louisiana clinics, animal hospitals, and veterinary institutions. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly.
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