Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Carthageanimalhospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

No nights or weekends

Regular lunch breaks

401(k) Matching

Tuition support

Pet care benefits

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Carthage Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our caring team in Kentucky. We offer a supportive, four-day workweek with no nights, weekends, or holidays and regular lunch breaks to promote work-life balance.

You’ll work closely with veterinarians and technicians to provide high-quality patient care, client education, and a collaborative clinic culture that values growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant or active veterinary tech license.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Strong animal handling and client communication skills.
• Ability to work in a four-day schedule without nights or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, procedures, and surgeries.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas; monitor during procedures.
• Obtain histories and vital signs.
• Educate clients about medications and preventive care.
• Maintain medical records and clinic cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Skills

Veterinary assistant

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Animal handling

Client education

Team player

Job description

Carthage Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Monday 8 am - 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm; no nights, weekends, or holidays; regular lunch breaks

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, Roth retirement savings, flexible spending options, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental coverage, paid time off, and employee pet care benefits

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, TechLife Professional Development Program, and access to Vetcor's TechLife community

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, four-day workweeks, no nights or weekends, and a positive clinic culture that supports a healthy work-life balance

What’s better than being cool? Working at Carthage Animal Hospital!

Carthage Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team. We believe happy, healthy team members are essential to delivering exceptional patient care, so we’ve built a workplace where professional growth, collaboration, and work-life balance all matter.

Here, you’ll be encouraged to use your skills, keep learning, and bring your full personality to work. We take great medicine seriously, but we also believe there should be plenty of room for laughter, celebrations, and enjoying the people you work with.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Enjoy a consistent four-day workweek
• Work no nights, weekends, or holidays
• Get regular lunch breaks built into your day
• Join a positive and collaborative veterinary team
• Work in a culture that values your wellbeing as much as your professional growth
• Celebrate birthdays, babies, anniversaries, and other important life events together
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and their pets
• Continue developing your technical skills through mentorship and professional development
• Receive support for credentialing through state license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Connect with veterinary professionals through Vetcor's TechLife community
• Grow as a professional while encouraging the growth of your teammates
• Work somewhere that believes having fun and practicing excellent medicine can coexist

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, procedures, and surgeries
• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain patients
• Obtain patient histories and vital signs
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures
• Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples as appropriate to your experience
• Place IV catheters as appropriate to your experience and credentials
• Assist with laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures
• Support anesthesia monitoring and surgical recovery as appropriate to your role
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Educate clients about medications, treatments, preventive care, and follow-up instructions
• Listen carefully to clients and make them feel heard and supported
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked exam and treatment areas
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and other hospital team members
• Support teammates and jump in wherever needed to help the hospital run smoothly
• Bring positivity, compassion, and professionalism to every patient and client interaction

What You'll Bring

• Previous veterinary assistant experience or an active veterinary technician license
• A passion for pets and high-quality veterinary medicine
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills
• Confidence assisting with exams, treatments, and routine procedures
• Strong communication and client education skills
• A positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
• The ability to work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• A willingness to ask for help and offer help to others
• A desire to continue learning and growing professionally
• A commitment to supporting the growth and success of teammates
• Compassion and patience with pets and their people
• The ability to build positive relationships with clients
• A sense of humor and willingness to enjoy the workday
• A commitment to providing exceptional patient care

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

At Carthage Animal Hospital, we believe the people you work with can make all the difference. We want our team members to feel valued not just for the work they do, but for the people they are.

That means celebrating birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and the other moments that matter outside the hospital. It also means creating a workplace where people can laugh together, support each other, and enjoy coming to work.

You'll have opportunities to grow your technical skills and your veterinary career through professional development, continuing education, mentorship, and credentialing support. We believe learning should be encouraged and shared, so when one person grows, the whole team gets stronger.

And because a great career shouldn't require sacrificing everything outside of work, we offer four-day workweeks, no nights, weekends, or holidays, and regular lunch breaks to help support a healthier work-life balance.

• Flexible compensation
• 401(k) Matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal coverage, and employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted laboratory work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on veterinary services and products

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Continuing education allowance
• State Veterinary Technician License reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• TechLife Professional Development Program
• Access to Vetcor's TechLife Facebook community of veterinary technicians
• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Four-day workweeks
• No nights
• No holidays
• Regular lunch breaks
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Team celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, new babies, and other milestones
• Positive and collaborative workplace culture

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays