Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Parental Leave Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Hebron Animal Hospital in northern Kentucky seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced, multi-doctor small animal team. You will perform animal restraint, triage, lab analysis, imaging, anesthesia monitoring, and patient care, while communicating treatment plans to clients and supporting surgical procedures.

We value compassionate, knowledgeable staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth in a AAHA Accredited

Qualifications

• Must have an active veterinary technician license in Kentucky.
• 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
• Punctual and reliable with scheduled shifts.
• Ability to work some Saturday shifts.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Proficiency in safe animal restraint and sample collection.
• Experience with radiographic positioning and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples and administration of medications.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiography, including dental radiography as a plus.
• Surgical preparation and assistance; anesthesia management.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients; maintain medical records.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Strong client communication

Radiographic imaging

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory sample collection

Surgical assistance

Safety-focused restraint techniques

Saturday availability

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or RVT

Tools

Radiography equipment

Dental radiography

Job description

Hebron Animal Hospital is a well-established, fast-paced multi-doctor small animal practice in northern Kentucky. Our most common patients are cats and dogs, but we also see pocket pets! Pet health is our top priority, and online reviews boast about our compassionate, knowledgeable, and empathetic staff. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients, which include dentistry, therapy laser, soft-tissue surgery, in-house diagnostics, digital radiology, ultrasonography, and more!We are proud to be anAAHA Accredited HospitalwithFear Free Certifiedprofessionals on our team!

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
• Wednesday and Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
• Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
• We are closed on Sunday

Come check us out at https://www.hebronanimalhospital.com/

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We’re Looking For:

• A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some Saturday shifts
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay,Bonuses etc.)

*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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