Licensed Vet Tech - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Wellington Veterinary Clinic; Wellington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonus program

Health insurance

Job summary

Wellington Veterinary Clinic is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our six-doctor mixed animal practice. We offer flexible scheduling with rotating Saturdays and a culture that supports growth and collaboration.

We provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education, state license and VTNE fee reimbursement, and professional development as you advance with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Veterinary Technician license or state credential.
• Strong clinical and patient-care skills required.
• Ability to assist with routine and complex surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and patient care.
• Assist during routine and complex surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and surgical areas for procedures.
• Support anesthesia preparation, monitoring, recovery, and perioperative care.
• Calculate medication and drug dosages accurately.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and diagnostic sample collection.
• Assist with laboratory testing and other diagnostic procedures.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and support preventive dental care.
• Utilize Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques to promote patient comfort and safety.
• Obtain patient histories and accurately document vital signs and medical information.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient medical records.
• Educate clients clearly and compassionately about treatments and preventive care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient-care

Surgical assistance

Medication dosage calculation

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture/IV placement

Dental prophylaxis

Fear Free handling

Communication with clients

Medical recordkeeping

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Wellington Veterinary Clinic is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our six-doctor mixed animal practice. We offer flexible scheduling with rotating Saturdays and a culture that supports growth and collaboration.

We provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education, state license and VTNE fee reimbursement, and professional development as you advance with a supportive team.