Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid bereavement

Paid parental leave

Continuing Education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Potential pet discounts

Job summary

Hebron Animal Hospital, a well-established practice in northern Kentucky, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician. You will perform anesthesia administration, surgical monitoring, radiography, dentistry support, and daily patient management while communicating treatment plans clearly to clients.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, safety, and ongoing professional development in a fast-paced hospital environment with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required.
• 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
• Available to work some Saturday shifts.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin).
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture; dental radiography 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.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and effective communication of treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
• Must withstand odors/noises; exposure to bites, scratches, waste and contagious diseases.
• Support professional growth through ongoing training and development.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Client communication

Medical record management

Radiography

Dental radiography

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Animal restraint techniques

Lab sample collection

Safety in fast-paced env

Education

Active veterinary technician license

Tools

Radiography equipment

Ultrasonography equipment

Digital radiology systems

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

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• 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
• 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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