Licensed Veterinary Technician - Growth, Mentorship & Balance

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Hebron Estates, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; 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

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.