Veterinary Assistant

United Veterinary Care; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Doctors in Jeffersontown, KY is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to support patient care and client service in a busy, full-service hospital located in a historic home.

Our clinic serves Louisville and surrounding areas, offering surgery, dentistry, digital radiographs, ultrasound, in-house lab, and more. Join a team that values continuous learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively.
• A team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Animal handling and restraint
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
• Restock and organize medical supplies
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills

Experience in veterinary clinic

Communication skills

Stress management

Team player

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Animal Doctors is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Jeffersontown, KY!

Our Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase the efficiency of our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession!

Animal Doctors is an established veterinary clinic proudly serving Louisville and the surrounding areas. Our full-service facility was built in a historic home in the heart of Jeffersontown, embracing the history and culture of the community. We’re equipped to offer surgery, dentistry, digital radiographs, ultrasound, in-house laboratory and more! At Animal Doctors, we strive to create an environment where our team members can apply their extraordinary passion, skills, and education to make a difference for pets and their families.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Animal handling and restraint
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
• Restock and organize medical supplies
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve
• Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
• A team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude

Benefits and Perks

• 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

Animal Doctors is 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.