Licensed Veterinary Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Hebron Estates, Northern (KY, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

CE support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Hebron Animal Hospital in Hebron, KY, a six-doctor AAHA-certified practice, seeks a licensed veterinary technician to join our fast-paced team caring for dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

You’ll work with doctors on triage and surgery prep, perform lab work and imaging, maintain medical records, and help mentor newer staff while enjoying benefits like health insurance, paid time off, CE support, and a supportive culture that values work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky veterinary technician license or eligibility.
• One+ years of professional experience preferred.
• Confident with low-stress restraint, sample collection, anesthesia induction and monitoring, and medical record maintenance.
• Team-first communicator who educates clients and collaborates with doctors.
• Thrives in a busy veterinary environment while staying calm, organized, and compassionate.
• Growth-minded LVT interested in mentorship, continuing education, and leadership opportunities.
• Availability for some Saturday shifts and reliability in scheduled hours.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

Responsibilities

• Partner with doctors on triage, treatment plans, and nursing care for stable and critical patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Capture diagnostic images, including radiographs and dental radiography when applicable.
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide anesthetic monitoring from induction through recovery.
• Support dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, therapy laser, ultrasound, and in-house diagnostics.
• Communicate clearly with clients so they feel informed, supported, and confident in their pet’s care.
• Model safe, low-stress handling and Fear Free principles for patients and teammates.
• Help shape technician workflows, training, and standards as the hospital continues to grow.

Skills

Kentucky vet tech license

Low-stress animal restraint

Anesthesia induction & monitoring

Medical record maintenance

Client education

Team collaboration

Mentorship interest

Saturday availability

Ethics & continuous learning

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Active Kentucky veterinary technician license or eligibility

Job description

AtHebron Animal Hospital, we take pride in providing high-quality and compassionate veterinary care. We are a well-established, fast-paced six-doctor small animal veterinary hospital in Hebron, KY. Our patients are primarily dogs and cats, with the occasional pocket pet. As an AAHA-certified hospital, we are committed to high standards of care, and our team includes Fear Free Certified professionals who prioritize patient comfort and a positive experience.

By joining our team, you will experience a veterinary hospital where technician talent is respected, mentorship is part of the culture, and growth is encouraged whether you want to deepen your clinical mastery, mentor newer team members, or prepare for future leadership. Our schedule includes extended weekday hours, Saturday coverage, and Sundays off in order to support both strong patient access and real work-life balance. Benefits for full-time employees include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, continuing education support, uniform allowance, EAP resources, referral opportunities, and more!

• Partner with doctors on triage, treatment plans, and nursing care for stable and critical patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Capture diagnostic images, including radiographs and dental radiography when applicable.
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide anesthetic monitoring from induction through recovery.
• Support dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, therapy laser, ultrasound, and in-house diagnostics.
• Communicate clearly with clients so they feel informed, supported, and confident in their pet’s care.
• Model safe, low-stress handling and Fear Free principles for patients and teammates.
• Help shape technician workflows, training, and standards as the hospital continues to grow.

Qualifications

We're Looking For:

• Active Kentucky veterinary technician license or eligibility required. One or more years of professional experience is preferred, but motivated newer LVTs are still encouraged to apply!
• A veterinary technician who is confident with low-stress animal restraint, sample collection, anesthesia induction and monitoring, and medical record maintenance.
• A team-first communicator who enjoys educating clients and collaborating with doctors and support staff.
• Someone who thrives in a busy veterinary environment while staying calm, organized, and compassionate.
• A growth-minded LVT interested in mentorship, continuing education, and leadership opportunities.
• Availability for some Saturday shifts and reliability in scheduled hours.
• 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.If you are ready to bring your LVT skills to a Veterinary team that values medicine, mentorship, community, and balance, we would love to meet you!

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 (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• 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, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

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