Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3-Internal Medicine

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Job Posting Title:

Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3-Internal Medicine

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM VetMed - VTH - Admin - Nursing - Internal Medicine (Ashley Benjamin (00068285))

   

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine

   

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

   

Job Description:

The Small Animal Internal Medicine Service oversees referrals for dogs and cats. Small Animal Internal Medicine (SAIM) technicians contribute to patient care, client communication, and provide support for a variety of general and specialized procedures. Technicians provide instruction to veterinary students, interns, and residents in technical procedures, hospital policy, as well as organize and manage daily clinical tasks to enhance service efficiency. The technician works closely with faculty, interns, residents, and veterinary students in supporting the service to uphold the teaching missions of the veterinary hospital. 

Job Responsibilities:

Veterinary Technician 1

25% - Assist with sample collection for many diagnostic tests with the proper protocol. Includes, but not limited to clinical pathology and LADDL tests, endocrine tests (Cushing’s, Addison’s, thyroid testing etc.), specialized coagulopathy (hemophilia panels, anemia panels, etc.), infectious disease panels, blood cultures, and a variety of urine testing. 

20% - Assist with the set-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of endoscopy equipment. This is to include assisting clinicians and house officers with guidance on the procedure (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, cystoscopy, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, etc), sampling of tissues/specimen, preparing/handling of submission for testing. 

20% -Assist with the preparation and submission of requests for diagnostic procedures, monitoring of sedated patients and recovery of sedated or anesthetized patients. This is to include, but not limited to, ultrasound, radiographs, bone marrow procedures, joint taps, etc. Assist with the set-up and placement of various types of feeding tubes, calculate nutritional requirements with a working knowledge of diet selection. 

15% -Assist with other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the small animal hospital (ECG, blood pressure, blood typing/crossmatching, blood transfusions and catheter placements. More specific procedures for SAIM, such as Interventional radiology procedures and I-131 radioactive iodine program for felines, in support of the Small Animal Internal Medicine Service 

10% - Assist with the assessment of daily appointments for SAIM. Communicate and maintain a record of information relayed to clients and referring DVMs, including scheduling appointments. Initiate and follow through with the prescription refill requests of ongoing or long-term patients. Maintain daily charges each day before patients check out. Assist with service orientation every 2 weeks for 3rd/4th vet students. 

5% - Participate in the small animal blood bank and takes on call as scheduled. Responsible for holiday coverage as assigned in the small ICU/ER, as well as the emergency response team.  

5% - Other duties as assigned. 

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.

Veterinary Technician 2

25% - Perform and assess sample collection for many diagnostic tests with the proper protocol. Includes, but not limited to clinical pathology and LADDL tests, endocrine tests (Cushing’s, Addison’s, thyroid testing etc.), specialized coagulopathy (hemophilia panels, anemia panels, etc.), infectious disease panels, blood cultures, and a variety of urine testing. 

20% - Perform the set-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of endoscopy equipment. This is to include assisting clinicians and house officers with guidance on the procedure (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, cystoscopy, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, etc), sampling of tissues/specimen, preparing/handling of submission for testing. 

20% -Perform the preparation and submission of requests for diagnostic procedures; monitoring of sedated patients and recovery of sedated or anesthetized patients. This is to include, but not limited to, ultrasound, radiographs, bone marrow procedures, joint taps, etc. Set-up and place of various types of feeding tubes, calculate nutritional requirements with a working knowledge of diet selection. 

15% -Perform other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the small animal hospital (ECG, blood pressure, blood typing/cross matching, blood transfusions and catheter placements. More specific procedures for SAIM, such as Interventional radiology procedures and I-131 radioactive iodine program for felines, in support of the Small Animal Internal Medicine Service.

10% - Assess daily appointments for SAIM. Communicate and maintain a record of information relayed to clients and referring DVMs, including scheduling appointments. Initiate and follow through with the prescription refill requests of ongoing or long-term patients. Maintain daily charges each day before patients check out. Assist with service orientation every 2 weeks for 3rd/4th vet students. 

5% - Participate in the small animal blood bank and takes on call as scheduled. Responsible for holiday coverage as assigned in the small ICU/ER, as well as the emergency response team.    

5% - Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree OR Associate’s degree in veterinary technology with 3 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. 

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Veterinary Technician or equivalent (Licensed, registered)

Veterinary Technician 3

25% - Perform and demonstrate assessment and sample collection for many diagnostic tests with the proper protocol. Includes, but not limited to clinical pathology and LADDL tests, endocrine tests (Cushing’s, Addison’s, thyroid testing etc.), specialized coagulopathy (hemophilia panels, anemia panels, etc.), infectious disease panels, blood cultures, and a variety of urine testing. 

20% - Perform and demonstrate the set-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of endoscopy equipment. This is to include assisting clinicians and house officers with guidance on the procedure (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, cystoscopy, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, etc), sampling of tissues/specimen, preparing/handling of submission for testing. 

20% -Perform and demonstrate the preparation and submission of requests for diagnostic procedures; monitoring of sedated patients and recovery of sedated or anesthetized patients. This is to include, but not limited to, ultrasound, radiographs, bone marrow procedures, joint taps, etc. Set-up and place various types of feeding tubes, calculate nutritional requirements with a working knowledge of diet selection. 

15% -Perform and demonstrate other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the small animal hospital (ECG, blood pressure, blood typing/crossmatching, blood transfusions and catheter placements. More specific procedures for SAIM, such as Interventional radiology procedures and I-131 radioactive iodine program for felines, in support of the Small Animal Internal Medicine Service.

10% - Perform and demonstrate how to assess daily appointments for SAIM. Communicate and maintain a record of information relayed to clients and referring DVMs, including scheduling appointments. Initiate and follow through with the prescription refill requests of ongoing or long-term patients. Maintain daily charges each day before patients check out. Assist with service orientation every 2 weeks for 3rd/4th vet students. 

5% - Participate in the small animal blood bank and takes on call as scheduled. Responsible for holiday coverage as assigned in the small ICU/ER, as well as the emergency response team.  

5% - Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree OR Associate’s degree in veterinary technology with 4 years of applicable experience OR CVT or equivalent with 3 years of applicable experience OR 7 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties. 

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Veterinary Technician or equivalent (Licensed, registered)

Additional Requirements:

-Essential personnel. May be required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and emergency response.
-Physical Requirements-Required to be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach and/or climb a ladder, bending, squatting, and/or twisting. 

-Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.

   

Additional Job Description:

Associate Clinical Specialist 1 - Hourly

Special Instructions:

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.

   

Posting Date:

October 8, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 31, 2025

  

Additional Position Information:

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.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

   

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