Veterinary Technician — Critical Care & Emergency Support

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid time off

Education allowance

License reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service (MVSES) in Louisville, KY is seeking experienced Veterinary Treatment Technicians and Veterinary Assistants to join our Treatment Team. You will provide timely nursing care, monitor patients, assist with procedures, and maintain medical records in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role offers first and second shifts, rotating weekends with a differential, and starting pay from $18 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant.
• High school diploma or equivalent; veterinary technician credentials and education are preferred for technician candidates.
• Knowledge of safe patient restraint, animal behavior, and basic veterinary medications and administration techniques.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and a commitment to completing treatments accurately and on time.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize changing patient needs while maintaining composure.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and collaborate with colleagues across departments.
• Basic computer proficiency; experience with electronic medical records and treatment plans is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Follow electronic treatment plans, complete timely assigned care, and communicate patient needs and changes promptly.
• Monitor patient comfort, behavior, appetite, and vital signs; recognize abnormalities and notify the supervising technician or veterinarian.
• Provide safe, compassionate handling and restraint, feeding as directed, clean bedding, patient repositioning, and other daily care.
• Assist with sample collection, diagnostics, outpatient treatments, and patient preparation for procedures.
• Support specialty departments as needed and help maintain continuity of care between teams and shifts.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation, and ensure services and supplies are recorded for billing.
• Keep treatment areas, kennels, equipment, and supplies clean, sanitary, organized, and stocked; follow isolation and infection-prevention protocols.
• Assist with cleaning, lubricating, packing, and sterilizing instruments according to hospital training and safety procedures.

Skills

Veterinary patient care

Animal restraint

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EMR familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary technician credentials preferred

Job description

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service (MVSES) in Louisville, KY is seeking experienced Veterinary Treatment Technicians and Veterinary Assistants to join our Treatment Team. You will provide timely nursing care, monitor patients, assist with procedures, and maintain medical records in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role offers first and second shifts, rotating weekends with a differential, and starting pay from $18 per hour based on experience.