Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

United Veterinary Care; Crestwood (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K with company match

Health, vision, dental insurance

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Pet care discounts

Referral bonuses

DailyPay

Job summary

United Veterinary Care’s Crestwood Animal Hospital is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our multi-doctor team just outside Louisville. You will support veterinarians with nursing care, anesthesia, radiography, and dental procedures, while educating clients for optimal patient outcomes.

The successful candidate has at least 2 years of experience and a licensed LVN/LVT. We value teamwork, resilience, and a patient-centered approach in a AAHA-accredited, pet-loving hospital

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Licensed Veterinary Technician license.
• Minimum 2 years of clinic experience.
• Strong patient care and client education focus.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care and patient advocacy.
• Perform diagnostic sample collection and venipuncture.
• Place catheters and assist with anesthesia and pain management.
• Conduct radiography including dental radiographs.
• Lead prophylactic dental cleanings and patient prep.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

2+ years experience

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

State LVN/LVT license

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Job description

Sign-On Bonus Offered!!

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Description

Position at Crestwood Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technician

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician at our hospital, you'll have the chance to showcase your expertise, collaborate closely with our veterinarians and elevate our medical standards. You'll serve as a vital patient advocate, delivering compassionate nursing care that encompasses a diverse range of your technical skills including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, anesthesia and pain management, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings.

Located just outside of Louisville, our multi-doctor hospital is AAHA-accredited, Cat-Friendly, and Free-Free Certified; we provide top-tier medical care to canine, feline, and exotic patients. Our beautiful, spacious facility offers a full range of diagnostic tools and services including dentistry, digital x-rays, oncology, ultrasonography, therapeutic laser, grooming, physical rehab including an underwater treadmill, and house calls for end-of-life care. We are proud to partner with Oldham County Humane Society, Paws with Purpose, Dogs Helping Heroes, and many more. We even treat the police dogs of the Oldham County Police Department!

Who you are:

• Skill and Experience – You are a seasoned professional with at least 2 years of experience in a veterinary practice setting and are a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
• Team Spirit – You promote a positive culture by supporting and lifting up your fellow team members.
• Exceptional Patient Care – You care about our patients and take pride in sharing your knowledge and educating clients. You strive to elevate medical standards and advocate for your patients.
• Resilience and Adaptability – You cope effectively with pressure and setbacks. You see obstacles as opportunities to grow. You lean into your own values as you face challenges and are an example to your teammates to do the same.

What we offer:

• Paid time off inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation plus paid holidays
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Medical, vision and dental insurance with multiple options
• Complimentary Short-Term Disability
• Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability option
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.