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PetVet365
Veterinary Assistant
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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
Veterinary Assistant PetVet365 - 2.3 Louisville, KY Job Details Part-time From $17 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Pet care Teamwork Animal hospital experience Employee relationship building Cleaning Animal restraint Full Job Description Veterinary Assistant (part-time) Jeffersontown/Breckenridge PetVet365 Jeffersontown/Breckenridge is a locally owned Fear Free Certified practice that opened in 2020 and has been voted a Top 3 Community Choice Finalist for Best Veterinary Practice in Louisville for 2026! We focus on providing top quality care for our patients, with a Fear Free approach. Our services include preventative care, surgery, and dental care. We are looking for a skilled veterinary technician with at least one year experience working in a small animal practice. This role offers potential for future growth and leadership opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Get a history from the client and start chart notes
- Restrain animals during exams and procedures
- Set up and assist with radiographic procedures
- Set up for surgeries
- Clean surgical instruments and sterilize surgical packs
- Clean the hospital and kennels
- Fill prescription requests
- Collect and submit lab samples
- Place IV catheters and venipuncture
- Assist with and monitor anesthesia
- Going over discharge information with clients
- Promote hospital and build relationships with fellow staff members and clients Interpersonal Skills
- Hard working positive attitude, friendly and welcoming to clients
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- A track record of reliability and timeliness How are we different?
- Fear Free experience enhances veterinary/ client/pet bond
- Personalized benefits package customized to you
Family Focus:
We want to get everyone home on time for dinner- Tremendous client loyalty- see reviews
- Focus on leadership and teamwork
- Your clients triaged after hours by a veterinary technician team
- Embrace emerging veterinary modalities and technology
- Support career path opportunities for veterinary team education and certifications