Veterinary Assistant

At Hebron Animal Hospital, you’ll join a compassionate, knowledgeable, and supportive team that takes pride in providing high-quality veterinary care. We are a well-established, fast-paced six-doctor small animal veterinary hospital in Hebron, KY. Our patients are primarily dogs and cats, with the occasional pocket pet. As an AAHA-certified hospital, we are committed to high standards of care, and our team includes Fear Free Certified professionals who prioritize patient comfort and a positive experience. As a veterinary assistant, you’ll work alongside our doctors, technicians, and support team to provide hands-on care while helping the hospital run efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, wants to continue developing their veterinary skills, and genuinely cares about pets and their families. Website: Hebron Animal Hospital Get to know our team and hospital better by exploring our hospital profile!   Your day as a veterinary assistant may include: - Safely restraining and handling patients for examinations and procedures - Triaging incoming patients and obtaining accurate medical histories - Collecting, processing, and analyzing laboratory samples - Assisting with diagnostic imaging, including digital radiology - Providing nursing care and monitoring hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability - Administering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinary team - Communicating treatment plans and recommendations to clients - Preparing patients for surgery and assisting during procedures - Supporting anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery - Maintaining clean, organized treatment and patient care areas We’re looking for a veterinary assistant who is: - Experienced in a veterinary setting; 1+ year of veterinary assistant experience is preferred - Comfortable properly restraining and handling pets - Compassionate, calm, dependable, and able to multitask - A strong communicator and collaborative team player - A self-starter who is eager to continue learning - Comfortable in a fast-paced veterinary environment - Experienced with sample collection, medical histories, laboratory testing, radiographs, or anesthesia monitoring is a plusThis role involves working closely with animals and may include exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, animal waste, bites, scratches, and potentially contagious diseases. We offer our staff: - 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program - 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) - Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/. #SS3