Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid bereavement

Paid parental leave

Competitive compensation

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Miscellaneous benefits

Job summary

Hebron Animal Hospital in Hebron, KY is a well-established, fast-paced six-doctor small animal practice dedicated to high-quality veterinary care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

As a veterinary assistant you’ll work alongside doctors, technicians and support staff to restrain patients, collect histories, run lab tests, assist with imaging and surgery, monitor anesthesia, and communicate treatment plans to clients.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Experience with sample collection, medical histories, lab testing, radiographs, or anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
• Comfortable restraining and handling pets.
• Able to multitask and communicate effectively.
• Fast-paced veterinary environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and handle patients for exams and procedures.
• Triaging incoming patients and obtaining medical histories.
• Collect, process, and analyze laboratory samples.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging including digital radiology.
• Provide nursing care and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Support anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment areas.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Strong communication

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

At Hebron Animal Hospital, you’ll join a compassionate, knowledgeable, and supportive team that takes pride in providing high-quality 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.

As a veterinary assistant, you’ll work alongside our doctors, technicians, and support team to provide hands-on care while helping the hospital run efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, wants to continue developing their veterinary skills, and genuinely cares about pets and their families.

Your day as a veterinary assistant may include:

• Safely restraining and handling patients for examinations and procedures
• Triaging incoming patients and obtaining accurate medical histories
• Collecting, processing, and analyzing laboratory samples
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging, including digital radiology
• Providing nursing care and monitoring hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability
• Administering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinary team
• Communicating treatment plans and recommendations to clients
• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting during procedures
• Supporting anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
• Maintaining clean, organized treatment and patient care areas

Qualifications

We’re looking for a veterinary assistant who is:

• Experienced in a veterinary setting; 1+ year of veterinary assistant experience is preferred
• Comfortable properly restraining and handling pets
• Compassionate, calm, dependable, and able to multitask
• A strong communicator and collaborative team player
• A self-starter who is eager to continue learning
• Comfortable in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Experienced with sample collection, medical histories, laboratory testing, radiographs, or anesthesia monitoring is a plus

This role involves working closely with animals and may include exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, animal waste, bites, scratches, and potentially contagious diseases.

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)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

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