Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant (ICU & Surgery) – Multiple Openings
Metairie Small Animal Hospital (MSAH)
📍 101 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005 (Greater New Orleans Area)
🌐 https://www.msah.com/
💲 Competitive, negotiable hourly pay based on experience
🕒 Full-Time | On-Site | Flexible scheduling + weekend availability
About Us
Metairie Small Animal Hospital (MSAH) has been a trusted leader in veterinary care in Metairie, Louisiana for over 75 years. Conveniently located in the heart of Metairie, we proudly serve the Greater New Orleans community with a unique combination of general practice, specialty surgery, emergency services, and a 24-hour ICU
We are a Fear-Free and Cat-Friendly certified hospital with residency-trained surgeons, offering advanced medicine in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As we continue to grow—including expansion in oncology, CT, ICU, and ER services—we’re excited to add to our talented team.
Our hospital is known for its strong culture and team longevity, with many staff members staying 5–20+ years. We’re proud to be a teaching-focused environment where learning, mentorship, and teamwork are part of everyday life.
We are currently hiring for multiple openings and are seeking skilled Veterinary Technicians and experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our team.
We’re especially interested in technicians with experience or interest in ICU, ER, and surgery, including critical care technicians who thrive in a high-acuity environment.
Credentialed (RVT/LVT/CVT) technicians are preferred, but experienced, non-credentialed technicians are absolutely encouraged to apply
We’re looking for individuals with the right attitude, strong technical skills, and a desire to grow with a rapidly evolving hospital
What You’ll Do
This is a well-rounded, high-skill technician role with exposure to all areas of the hospital:
What We’re Looking For
Why Join MSAH?
Compensation & Benefits
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If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician, Surgery Tech, ICU Tech, or Veterinary Assistant looking for a hospital where you can expand your skills and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to connect.
Learn more at https://www.msah.com/ and apply today!
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