Veterinary Technician

Vetpracticepartners; Hebron Estates (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Pet Wellness Group in Kentucky is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. This role requires 32–34 hours per week with a 4-day work week and an on/rotational Saturday schedule.

You will support veterinarians in exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, perform lab work and radiographs, communicate care instructions to clients, and maintain detailed medical records in a modern, cat-friendly facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Medical knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Schedule: 32-34 hours per week. 4 day work week with a scheduled off day, required rotational every other Saturday shift

The Pet Wellness Group is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients.

Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Vet Tech with The Pet Wellness Group

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time offand a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

Key Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintainaccuratemedical records andassistwith medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelinesat all times.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About The Pet Wellness Group

Our beautiful state-of-the-art facility has 3 exam rooms, a large treatment area with a separate surgical suite, and a cat-friendly wing! We’re fully equipped with all the bells and whistles, including In-House Lab, Digital Dental Radiographs, Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, and Electrocardiogram monitors.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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