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NKY Animal Care Center
Veterinary Assistant and Technician
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$33,053 / year median in Kentucky
+29% projected growth
Job Description
NKY Animal Care Center is a rapidly growing small animal hospital that prides itself on excellent and compassionate care. We are located in the heart of Independence, Kentucky, just 20 minutes south of Cincinnati, Ohio. Our practice is a full-service animal hospital offering wellness care, general medical care, dentistry, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, digital radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, and more! We strive to put our patients and clients first. We need YOUR help to meet our growing demand! We want our team members to have successful careers and lives outside of work. We offer set schedules with no after-hours emergency duty, as after-hour emergencies are referred to nearby Emergency Centers. Some evenings and Saturdays are required. Experience in a veterinary hospital is desirable. Job responsibilities include restraining animals, assisting doctors in exam rooms, preparing rooms for patients, and more! Come be a part of our TEAM! Once the initial screening of Resumes and Applications are completed, job candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. Individuals must be willing to have a Background check and Drug testing, should they be considered for employment.