Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3-Small Animal ICU
Professional / Unclassified
LSUAM VetMed - VTH - Admin - Nursing - Small Animal Intensive Care Unit (Jose Juarez (00070166))
Veterinary Medicine
The LSU Veterinary Medicine (Vet Med) Intensive Care Unit operates on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year basis. Our state-of-the-art facilities have a 52 patient capacity with a constant coverage for the animals receiving treatment. The small animal intensive care unit also serves as an anesthesia and surgery recovery area as well as a triaging center for small animal emergencies seen at the veterinary teaching hospital.
Veterinary Technician 1
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Assist with a variety of highly technical clinical procedures associated with care and treatment of critically ill animals utilizing life support techniques and intensive care procedures and equipment. Administer medications, placement of intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, cystocentesis, abdominal/thoracic taps, etc. Monitor patients to recovery of anesthetized patients; maintaining accurate and complete records of vital signs, treatments, procedures, and medical notes associated. Participate in nursing rounds at shift change. Appropriately relay patient signalment, status, plan, and nursing considerations.
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Maintain the ICU in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises. To include completion of daily, weekly, and monthly chores. Equipment quality controls,
Inventory, and stocking. Participate in various course curriculum laboratories. -
As needed support the Emergency Service: Aiding in the admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service. Provide general information over the phone. Maintain a daily census of all patients in ICU along with procedures and hospitalization fees. Complete data entry for all charges daily. Holiday shifts and emergency response personnel. Class II drug handling: > responsible for checking dosage and requested amount > obtaining drug and maintain required records. > ensuring proper administration and compatibility with other drugs. > proper disposal of any unused drugs (seal broken). Other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the hospital and emergency and critical care
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree OR Associate’s degree in veterinary technology OR CVT or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties
Preferred Qualifications:
CVT or equivalent
Veterinary Technician 2
- Perform a variety of highly technical clinical procedures associated with care and treatment of critically ill animals utilizing life support techniques and intensive care procedures and equipment. Administer medications, placement of intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, cystocentesis, abdominal/thoracic taps, etc. Monitor patients to recovery of anesthetized patients; maintaining accurate and complete records of vital signs, treatments, procedures, and medical notes associated. Participate/ lead nursing rounds at shift change. Appropriately relay patient signalment, status, plan, and nursing considerations.
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Maintain the ICU in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises. To include completion of daily, weekly, and monthly chores. Equipment quality controls,
Inventory, and stocking. Participate in various course curriculum laboratories. -
As needed support the Emergency Service: Aiding in the admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service. Provide general information over the phone. Maintain a daily census of all patients in ICU along with procedures and hospitalization fees. Complete data entry for all charges daily. Holiday shifts and emergency response personnel. Class II drug handling: > responsible for checking dosage and requested amount > obtaining drug and maintain required records. > ensuring proper administration and compatibility with other drugs. > proper disposal of any unused drugs (seal broken). Other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the hospital and emergency and critical care.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of applicable experience OR Associate’s degree in veterinary technology with 2 years of applicable experience OR CVT or equivalent with 2 years of applicable experience OR 5 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties OR 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician 1 at LSU SVM
Preferred Qualifications:
CVT or equivalent
Veterinary Technician 3
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Perform and instruct others for a variety of highly technical clinical procedures associated with care and treatment of critically ill animals utilizing life support techniques and intensive care procedures and equipment. Administer medications, placement of intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, cystocentesis, abdominal/thoracic taps, etc. Monitor patients to recovery of anesthetized patients; maintaining accurate and complete records of vital signs, treatments, procedures, and medical notes associated. Instruct and observe vet tech 1s, 3rd and 4th year veterinary students, veterinary interns, technician interns by tutorial and by example the techniques and protocols associated with daily patient care. Participate/lead nursing rounds at shift change. Appropriately relay patient signalment, status, plan, and nursing considerations.
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Maintain the ICU in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises. To include completion of daily, weekly, and monthly chores. Equipment quality controls, Inventory, and stocking. Participate as instructors in various course curriculum laboratories.
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As needed support the Emergency Service: Aiding in the admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service. Provide general information over the phone. Maintain a daily census of all patients in ICU along with procedures and hospitalization fees. Complete data entry for all charges daily. Holiday shifts and emergency response personnel. Class II drug handling: > responsible for checking dosage and requested amount > obtaining drug and maintain required records. > ensuring proper administration and compatibility with other drugs. > proper disposal of any unused drugs (seal broken). Other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the hospital and emergency and critical care.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of applicable experience OR Associate’s degree in veterinary technology with 4 years experience OR Certification as a vet tech or equivalent with 4 years experience OR 7 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
CVT or equivalent
Special or Physical Qualifications (ALL LEVELS):
Able to answer phone calls after hours from students for issues regarding department. Required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Per PS 18- This position is a part of the Emergency Response Personnel - these personnel are linked with the hospital during any emergency response event and are expected to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.
Required to be capable of lifting more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach above and below the shoulder, vision (near sight), vision (far sight), kneel or sit on the floor, push/pulling, grasping, climbing, crawling bending, squatting, and/or twisting.
*Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67*
We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect. Join us at LSU Vet Med as we make a profound difference in global health!
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if applicable).
Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
June 3, 2026
August 31, 2026
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
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