Licensed Veterinary Technician — Flexible Schedule & CE

Wellington-Veterinary-Clinic; Wellington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition Support Program

Referral bonus program

Health insurance (medical, dental, vis

PT0

Paid parental leave (up to 3 weeks)

PTO

Employee pet discounts

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Six paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Wellington Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our six-doctor mixed-animal practice. You will work within a collaborative medical team, supporting examinations, surgeries, anesthesia, and patient care while growing your clinical skills.

We offer a strong benefits package, mentoring, continuing education, and a commitment to work-life balance with flexible scheduling and rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Current Veterinary Technician license required by the state.
• Strong clinical and patient-care skills.
• Experience with routine and complex surgical procedures.
• Ability to calculate drug dosages accurately.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring.
• Excellent client communication and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and patient care.
• Assist during routine and complex surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and surgical areas for procedures.
• Support anesthesia preparation, monitoring, recovery, and perioperative care.
• Calculate medication and drug dosages accurately.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and diagnostic sample collection.
• Assist with laboratory testing and other diagnostic procedures.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and support preventive dental care.
• Educate clients clearly about treatments, medications, preventive care, and veterinary recommendations.
• Maintain patient medical records.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to maintain an efficient daily workflow.
• Share knowledge and mentor teammates.
• Contribute to teamwork and mutual respect.

Skills

Tech license

Clinical skills

Surgery assistance

Dosage calculation

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Dental prophylaxis

Fear Free handling

Client communication

Medical records

Multi-tasking

Team player

Professional growth

Mentorship

Passion for vet med

Education

State Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Wellington Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our six-doctor mixed-animal practice. You will work within a collaborative medical team, supporting examinations, surgeries, anesthesia, and patient care while growing your clinical skills.

We offer a strong benefits package, mentoring, continuing education, and a commitment to work-life balance with flexible scheduling and rotating Saturdays.