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.
Veterinary Assistant University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Part-time $14 - $16 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications Veterinary laboratory sample handling Medical procedure assistance Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Assisting medical staff Medical diagnostic testing Veterinary diagnostic tools Medical laboratory work experience Cleaning Veterinary physical examination assistance experience Veterinary blood test Entry level Under 1 year Healthcare facilities housekeeping Animal restraint
Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title Student:
Veterinary Assistant Requisition Number SE04433 Department Name 3J5
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Student Employment Work Location Lexington, KY On Campus/Off Campus Off Campus Salary Range $14-$16 Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Preferred Education/Experience Previous veterinary experience preferred but not required. Hours per Week 15-20 Job Summary You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK. Assist with patient restraint. Run in house diagnostics (blood work, fecal testing). Hospital cleaning and organization Assisting with other duties as necessary Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Deadline to Apply 09/02/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Anticipated Start Date 08/10/2026
