Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•Lexington, KY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Priority Pet Urgent Care is opening a brand new, state-of-the-art clinic in Lexington, KY, in mid-May 2026. The clinic will provide urgent care for pets 7 days a week from 12 noon to 10 PM. The company is actively seeking experienced and motivated veterinary technicians to join their team and help achieve their vision. Priority Pet Urgent Care is committed to providing easy-to-access quality care, prioritizing pets, and values teamwork, compassion, and excellence. They offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. The role involves a variety of duties including animal restraint, patient triage, lab sample collection and analysis, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases, medication administration, client communication, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. The position requires the ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and may involve exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. The company provides opportunities for professional development through virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing education.

Requirements

2+ years professional experience as a veterinary technician
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
Availability to work weekend shifts
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
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
Unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting

Nice To Haves

A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license in Kentucky
Additional skills in dental radiography

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)