Licensed Veterinary Technician

Hebron Animal Hospital•Hebron, KY

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Hebron Animal Hospital is a well-established, fast-paced multi-doctor small animal practice in northern Kentucky. Our most common patients are cats and dogs, but we also see pocket pets! Pet health is our top priority, and online reviews boast about our compassionate, knowledgeable, and empathetic staff. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients, which include dentistry, therapy laser, soft-tissue surgery, in-house diagnostics, digital radiology, ultrasonography, and more! We are proud to be an AAHA Accredited Hospital with Fear Free Certified professionals on our team! Our hours of operation are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm Wednesday and Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm We are closed on Sunday Come check us out at https://www.hebronanimalhospital.com/ Job duties include, but are not limited to: Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Requirements

A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
Availability to work weekends
Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

Nice To Haves

1+ year professional experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Animal restraint
Triage of incoming patients
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Diagnostic imaging
Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
Administration of medications
Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
Surgical preparation and assistance
Anesthetic management

Benefits

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 Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
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.)