Licensed Vet Tech: Surgery, Anesthesia & Client Care

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Bonus Incentive

Career Development

Licensing Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Heartland Veterinary Partners in Leitchfield, KY is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our mixed animal hospital, serving both large and small animals since 1980. You will work alongside veterinarians, supporting anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, lab work, and client education.

The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, precise communication, and meticulous record-keeping as you assist with exams, sampling, radiographs, medications, and patient care across busy days.

Qualifications

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of employment.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; heavier with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Heartland Veterinary Partners in Leitchfield, KY is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our mixed animal hospital, serving both large and small animals since 1980. You will work alongside veterinarians, supporting anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, lab work, and client education.

The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, precise communication, and meticulous record-keeping as you assist with exams, sampling, radiographs, medications, and patient care across busy days.