Top 7 Experienced veterinary assistant Jobs in Slidell La

Veterinary Assistant - Picayune Veterinary Clinic
PetVet Care Centers —Picayune, MS
- $13.95 - $17.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Vital signs
- Operating room
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Northshore Humane Society —Covington, LA
- Part-time
- Vital signs
- Inventory management
- Operating room
- Employee discount
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Veterinarian | Pontchartrain Animal Hospital
Pontchartrain Animal Hospital (Slidell, LA) —Slidell, LA
- Up to $140,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Surgery
- Mentoring
- Continuing education credits
- Paid parental leave
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Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Acadian Veterinary Clinic —Slidell, LA
- $14.00 - $15.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Management
- Mid-level
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Veterinarian | Pontchartrain Animal Hospital
Western Veterinary Partners —Slidell, LA
- Up to $140,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Surgery
- Mentoring
- Continuing education credits
- Paid parental leave
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Veterinary Assistant - Picayune Veterinary Clinic

PetVet Care Centers -
Picayune, MS

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Job Details

Full-time
$13.95 - $17.00 an hour

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Animal hospital experience
Veterinary clinic experience

Full Job Description

Bring your skills to PetVet and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 based on your experience!

PetVet Care Centers' Picayune Veterinary Clinic is currently seeking Veterinary Assistants to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

Local autonomy with national support
Career mobility and development opportunities
A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Picayune Veterinary Clinic in Picayune, Mississippi, is a full-service animal hospital providing a wide range of services, including wellness care, diagnostics, and surgery. Known for its experienced team and community focus, the clinic delivers high-quality, personalized care for every patient.

Why Join Us:

Our hospital offers a collaborative team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to all patients
Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
Calm and soothe anxious patients
Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Maintain accurate medical records
Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
Must have previous veterinary experience

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

Animal handling
Experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant is preferred

Schedule: Open availability, rotating shifts, Monday-Friday with occasional weekends

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
401(k) with discretionary contribution
Team Member Pet Discounts
Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
CE stipends and career development resources
Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
Local hospital culture backed by national resources

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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