Job Description

At Hebron Animal Hospital , you'll join a compassionate, knowledgeable, and supportive team that takes pride in providing high-quality veterinary care. We are a well-established, fast-paced six-doctor small animal veterinary hospital in Hebron, KY. Our patients are primarily dogs and cats, with the occasional pocket pet. As an AAHA-certified hospital, we are committed to high standards of care, and our team includes Fear Free Certified professionals who prioritize patient comfort and a positive experience.

As a veterinary assistant, you'll work alongside our doctors, technicians, and support team to provide hands-on care while helping the hospital run efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, wants to continue developing their veterinary skills, and genuinely cares about pets and their families.

Website: Hebron Animal Hospital

Get to know our team and hospital better by exploring our hospital profile !

Your day as a veterinary assistant may include:

• Safely restraining and handling patients for examinations and procedures
• Triaging incoming patients and obtaining accurate medical histories
• Collecting, processing, and analyzing laboratory samples
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging, including digital radiology
• Providing nursing care and monitoring hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability
• Administering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinary team
• Communicating treatment plans and recommendations to clients
• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting during procedures
• Supporting anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
• Maintaining clean, organized treatment and patient care areas

We're looking for a veterinary assistant who is:

• Experienced in a veterinary setting; 1+ year of veterinary assistant experience is preferred
• Comfortable properly restraining and handling pets
• Compassionate, calm, dependable, and able to multitask
• A strong communicator and collaborative team player
• A self-starter who is eager to continue learning
• Comfortable in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Experienced with sample collection, medical histories, laboratory testing, radiographs, or anesthesia monitoring is a plus

This role involves working closely with animals and may include exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, animal waste, bites, scratches, and potentially contagious diseases.

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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