Experienced Veterinary Assistant — Flexible Schedule

Fvah Co; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health insurance (medical, dental, vis

PTO and holidays

Employee pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Continuing education allowance

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Job summary

Fountain Valley Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. This full-time role offers a four-day work week with no weekends and a competitive hourly salary of $19–$20.

You will support veterinarians across exams, treatments, and procedures, while helping with diagnostics, lab work, and client communication. We emphasize patient care, team collaboration, ongoing education, and a positive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on Veterinary Assistant experience required.
• Strong communication and client-service skills.
• Ability to handle and restrain patients safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples.
• Assist with catheter placement and fluid therapy.
• Obtain radiographs and maintain imaging standards.
• Conduct in-house lab tests and sample prep.
• Support surgical and dental procedures and patient monitoring.
• Maintain accurate medical records and educate clients.

Skills

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Safe patient handling

Communication with clients

Medical recordkeeping

Diagnostic radiographs

Laboratory testing

Surgical and dental support

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Fountain Valley Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. This full-time role offers a four-day work week with no weekends and a competitive hourly salary of $19–$20.

You will support veterinarians across exams, treatments, and procedures, while helping with diagnostics, lab work, and client communication. We emphasize patient care, team collaboration, ongoing education, and a positive work-life balance.