Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

South Baton Rouge Animal Hospital

Baton Rouge, LA 

Support Quality Patient Care in a Fast‑Paced, Team‑Focused Hospital

South Baton Rouge Animal Hospital, a proud Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking an experienced and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative team. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, we offer the warmth of a neighborhood practice with the resources, tools, and career opportunities of Thrive’s national network.

If you enjoy hands‑on patient care, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and are passionate about supporting pets and their families, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care and daily hospital operations by:

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Assessing patient status, obtaining histories, and supporting exam room flow
• Monitoring changes in patient condition and communicating updates to the veterinary team
• Performing laboratory tasks and operating in‑house diagnostic equipment (hematology, chemistry analyzers, microscopes)
• Accurately charting medical records using appropriate terminology and documentation standards
• Assisting with surgical preparation and procedures in accordance with state regulations
• Administering treatments and supporting outpatient care as directed
• Maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary treatment, exam, and lab areas
• Using safe restraint techniques to ensure patient and team safety
• Supporting and mentoring fellow team members as needed

What We’re Looking For

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Clinical veterinary experience with direct patient care
• Strong technical and laboratory skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Self‑motivated with a positive, team‑oriented attitude
• Detail‑oriented and attentive to patient wellbeing
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced hospital environment
• Committed to providing a low‑stress, compassionate experience for patients

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

• Passionate about animal care and patient advocacy
• Dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn
• A supportive team player who values collaboration

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  

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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Competitive pay
• 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.

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. 

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.