Veterinary Technician/Assistant — Growth, Perks & Team‑First

Countryside Veterinary Service; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support for licensing

Referral bonuses

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Quarterly bonuses

CE allowance

Professional development

Uniform allowance

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Discount program

Job summary

Countryside Veterinary Service-Middlefield is hiring a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our four‑doctor practice. This full‑time position offers a collaborative team environment, competitive pay based on experience, and opportunities to develop clinical skills in a busy, pet‑friendly clinic.

Responsibilities include providing compassionate patient care, assisting veterinarians with exams and procedures, performing venipuncture, lab work, radiography, and maintaining medical

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience.
• Excellent patient handling and nursing skills.
• Experience with venipuncture, lab procedures, IV catheter placement, and radiography.
• Strong communication and client service abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and exceptional client service.
• Educate clients about hospital services, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
• Assist veterinarians with appointments, surgical procedures, dentistry, treatments, and diagnostics.
• Evaluate patients and communicate changes in condition or client concerns to the veterinary team.
• Perform technical skills including venipuncture, laboratory testing, IV catheter placement, treatments, and radiography.
• Admit, discharge, medicate, feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Safely handle and restrain animals of all sizes.
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation.
• Keep treatment areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for patient care.
• Stay current on medications, hospital protocols, and veterinary best practices.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of care.

Skills

Patient handling

Nursing skills

Communication

Client service

Tools

Venipuncture

Radiography

IV catheter placement

Job description

Countryside Veterinary Service-Middlefield is hiring a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our four‑doctor practice. This full‑time position offers a collaborative team environment, competitive pay based on experience, and opportunities to develop clinical skills in a busy, pet‑friendly clinic.

Responsibilities include providing compassionate patient care, assisting veterinarians with exams and procedures, performing venipuncture, lab work, radiography, and maintaining medical