Licensed Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; Fisherville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition Support Program

Referral bonus program

Uniform allowance

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Job summary

Elk Creek Animal Hospital in Kentucky is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT) for a full-time role. The position offers competitive pay based on experience and a schedule featuring weekday hours with rotating Saturday shifts.

We provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and strong professional development opportunities. Join a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care and client service.

Qualifications

• Current Veterinary Technician credential (LVT, RVT, or CVT)
• Strong technical skills, including anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, radiology, and laboratory diagnostics
• Excellent communication and client-service skills

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care and safely handle and restrain patients
• Assist with examinations, surgery, dentistry, and anesthesia monitoring
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics, and radiology
• Administer medications, treatments, and vaccines as directed
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in condition
• Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
• Work closely with doctors and teammates to provide exceptional patient care

Skills

LVT

RVT

CVT

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Tools

Radiology

Laboratory diagnostics

Job description

Who We Are

Elk Creek Animal Hospital is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT)

Status: Full-time

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm with rotating half-day Saturday shifts

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You

Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition

Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate

Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician position where your skills are valued, your team supports your growth, and every day gives you the opportunity to make a difference? Elk Creek Animal Hospital may be the perfect fit.

Elk Creek Animal Hospital is a well-established practice committed to providing exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. We're looking for a compassionate, skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team. Here, you'll have the opportunity to fully utilize your technical skills while working alongside experienced veterinarians and teammates who genuinely enjoy supporting one another.

We believe that great medicine starts with great people. That's why we've built a culture where teamwork, respect, and continuous learning are at the center of everything we do.

Why Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians It Here

• Collaborative team that values every voice
• Supportive leadership that encourages learning and professional growth
• Opportunities to fully utilize your technical skills every day
• Positive workplace culture built on teamwork, respect, and compassion
• Meaningful relationships with clients, patients, and coworkers
• A hospital committed to exceptional medicine and outstanding client service
• A workplace where you can continue building your veterinary career

What Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians Do

• Provide compassionate nursing care and safely handle and restrain patients
• Assist with examinations, surgery, dentistry, and anesthesia monitoring
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics, and radiology
• Administer medications, treatments, and vaccines as directed
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in condition
• Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
• Work closely with doctors and teammates to provide exceptional patient care

What Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Current Veterinary Technician credential (LVT, RVT, or CVT)
• Strong technical skills, including anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, radiology, and laboratory diagnostics
• Excellent communication and client-service skills
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to multitask in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Passion for patient care and commitment to continued professional growth

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• A team that genuinely enjoys working together
• Leaders who recognize and appreciate your contributions
• Opportunities to continue strengthening your technical skills
• Meaningful work helping pets and the people who love them
• A positive, supportive workplace where your success matters
• The satisfaction of practicing high-quality medicine every day

Financial Benefits

Benefits You Can't Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you're a Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a hospital where your skills are appreciated, your growth is supported, and your teammates feel like family, we'd love to meet you.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Elk Creek Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.