Mixed Animal Vet Technician - Farm Calls & Growth Path

Careerwebsite; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Continuing education support

LVT licensure assistance

Scholarships

Job summary

Wilkes County Veterinary Services in Washington, GA seeks a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant for a true mixed animal practice. You will work with small animals, livestock, and large-animal patients, gaining hands-on experience in hospital and farm-call medicine.

In this full-time role you’ll assist with exams, treatments, anesthesia, lab work, and radiographs, plus after-hours emergencies and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or animal care experience preferred.
• Large-animal experience strongly preferred, including livestock or equine.
• Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, or similar hands-on animal care experience.
• Those with Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials encouraged to apply.
• Strong animal handling, restraint, patient-care, and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a veterinary hospital, farm, and rural field environment.
• Able to remain calm and effective during emergency and on-call situations.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs. and remain active/on your feet for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn and work with a diverse mixed-animal caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures for small and large animals.
• Safely handle and restrain patients for examinations, diagnostics, surgery, and treatment.
• Assist with anesthesia, surgical procedures, and patient recovery.
• Perform or assist with laboratory testing, radiographs, medication, vaccines, and fluid therapy.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support daily hospital workflow.
• Assist with farm calls and ambulatory veterinary services.
• Handle livestock and other large-animal patients safely and confidently.
• Prepare equipment, medications, and supplies for off-site visits.
• Support veterinarians with routine and emergency large-animal cases.
• Communicate professionally with clients and provide updates on patient care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area.
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians and support staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Approximately 1 night per week or every other week on-call; weekends every 6-8 weeks.

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

Lifting 40+ lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wilkes County Veterinary Services in Washington, GA seeks a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant for a true mixed animal practice. You will work with small animals, livestock, and large-animal patients, gaining hands-on experience in hospital and farm-call medicine.

In this full-time role you’ll assist with exams, treatments, anesthesia, lab work, and radiographs, plus after-hours emergencies and on-call duties.