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

As an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician, you’ll support high‑acuity cases by:

• 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

If you have ER experience and enjoy overnight work, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every preference

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:

• 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.