Veterinary Technician

Marsveterinary; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing Education allowance

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Fairleigh Animal Hospital in Louisville, KY is seeking a passionate Veterinary Technician to deliver top-tier patient care while supporting veterinarians in various medical procedures. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a collaborative environment emphasizing learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities include assisting in surgical procedures, administering medications, and educating pet owners about care plans. Competitive compensation between $20.00 and $26.00 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package awaits you.

Qualifications

• High-quality patient care delivery as a Veterinary Technician.
• Assistance in surgical procedures including monitoring and recovery.
• Administration of medications and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring.
• Perform dental cleanings and run diagnostics.
• Educate clients on care plans and medication.

Skills

Veterinary procedures assistance

Client education

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental cleanings

Education

Veterinary Technician degree or equivalent

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Radiography equipment

Job description

Veterinary Technician at VCA Fairleigh Animal Hospital

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts, with one Saturday shift per month.

About Our Hospital

VCA Fairleigh Animal Hospital is a 3-doctor practice providing high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and client education. We take pride in fostering a collaborative, supportive culture where learning, teamwork, and professional growth are encouraged.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for mentorship and career development
• Access to advanced medicine and ongoing training
• Ability to make a meaningful difference every day

The Role

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics
• Place catheters and support patient treatments
• Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

Compensation

$20.00 – $26.00/hour and pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
• Financial wellness tools including Vault
• Continuing Education allowance and PTO
• WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs

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Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Whether you’re ready to grow your skills, advance your career, or join a hospital that values mentorship and teamwork, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. We’d love to meet you—apply today.

Address: 1212 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com