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southcentral veterinary services



Location: Bowling Green, KY


Job type: Full-time, Licensed Veterinary Technician


About Us--And Why You Want to Join Our Established & Growing Practice At Southcentral Veterinary Services, in Bowling Green, KY we strive to provide the best possible, medical care while maintaining the personal touch of a small-town practice. We have a profound respect for the special bond that exists between our SVS family and their pets. We want to help families ensure their pet has a long joyful life through quality care and personal attention. Our team members also recognize the importance of the relationship between humans and animals and treat our clients and patients as extended family as well. We are very honored and appreciative to have been voted as “Bowling Green’s Best Veterinarian” since 2018. From the first smiling face you see when you walk through our doors, our team is committed to client/patient care and compassion. Our team members are committed to SVS as they recognize the unshakeable bond between humans and animals, and understand that family sometimes has four legs, not just two. Clients want the best for their family, and we strive to provide the care, compassion and commitment necessary for their four-legged family members.


Here’s what you can expect to handle in this role on a routine basis:

• Work closely with clients and their pets

• Provide patients with a high level of care and attention

• Perform diagnostic tests and x-rays

• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery

• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments

• Provide emergency first aid or general nursing care

• Observe and report on the behavior and condition of animals

• Restrain animals for examination or treatment

• Administer anesthesia and assist during medical procedures

• Collect and record animal case histories • Educate animal owners on home care


To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Have a strong work ethic, with the ability to work seamlessly as a team, as well as independently

• Possess strong people skills, with a specialized focus of an outgoing personality which provides clients with the satisfaction of visiting our clinic

• Clear and effective communication, with both clients and fellow team members

• A commitment to superior client services in all aspects of your job

• Be respectful and courteous to all clients, their pets and team members

• Acute attention to detail in all procedures and treatments


Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in veterinary science

• 2 years experience in small animal veterinary clinic, preferred

• Excellent computer software skills and proficient in electronic medical records


Southcentral Veterinary Services offers the following benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay

• No weekends

• Paid vacation

• Paid holidays

• Disability insurance

• 401(k) matching Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• No weekends


Contact: Nicole Grimes at engrimes@southcentralvet.com



Posted 7/11/2023



COFFEY'S VETERINARY CENTER



Our practice is called Coffey's Veterinary Center (coffeysvetcenter.com) and our office is looking for several veterinary technicians that want to help with cutting-edge veterinary medicine outside of larger cities.


Job Type: Full time veterinary technician


Job description: Coffey's Veterinary Center is a privately-owned practice located in rural south-central Kentucky with easy access to scenic locations such as Lake Cumberland, Green River Lake, Mammoth Cave Park, and more. Our office is expanding and seeking talented new technicians with an interest in cutting-edge medicine outside the larger cities. Our practice provides a great mixture of routine, emergency, and specialty services which guarantees a varied and exciting schedule each day. We make use of veterinary diagnostic technology in-house, such as Idexx Blood and Urine analysis machines, ultrasound, digital x-ray, and 3D CT (HDVI). We also make use of needle-free IV drip sets, infusion pumps, ultrasonic dental scaler, and a unique hybrid digital/physical file system. We provide regenerative treatments that use Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP) and Stem-Cell therapy to treat chronic pain at its source. Interested applicants can view Molly's regenerative medicine story on our website and visit our Facebook page to get acquainted with the services we provide. New hires will undergo a period of paid hands-on training to complement any previous experience. Dr. Coffey relies on her trained staff to carry out diagnostic and treatment procedures under her direction, dramatically increasing the number of patients she can serve each day. Trained employees are expected to interact directly with clients regarding patient history and care gently restrain patients when appropriate perform non-surgical medical tasks such as x-rays, bloodwork, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and nursing care and assist in record-keeping regarding all aspects of patient care.


Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, previous experience, and income-earning potential for the practice. Pay increases will be given as training milestones are met. Ideal candidates for this position will have the following qualifications:


REQUIRED: Graduated from accredited university with certification/degree in veterinary science, technology or equivalent field Compassion for animals Willingness to perform tasks as directed Willingness to learn and work as part of a team Attention to Detail Ability to lift/carry 50lbs


PREFERRED: Passed the VTNE Licensed veterinary technician in the state of Kentucky Drive to learn and improve the services we provide

Contact: coffeysvetcenter@gmail.com


Posted 5/2023



southlanD veterinary hospital
lexington, ky



Job type: Full-Time Small Animal Veterinary Technician


Are you excited about starting your career as a veterinary technician? Southland Veterinary Hospital may be the perfect fit for you! We are a private owned small animal clinic in Lexington, Kentucky seeking a highly motivated, hard-working, licensed or soon-to-be licensed veterinary technician to join our team. Full-time position preferred, benefits include: paid vacation, retirement package, Anthem health insurance, and 4.5 working days per week. Salary based on experience and schooling. Southland Veterinary Hospital is a proud woman owned and operated local business that has been AHAA certified since 1998. Our doctor team currently include 2 full time veterinarians and 1 part time veterinarian. We are a full service general practice with equipment including ultrasound, digital radiographs, dental radiographs, CO2 surgical laser, cold laser therapy, in-house blood machine, anesthetic monitoring equipment, centrifuge, and microscopes. We are excited to add another member to our team who will be able to use their learned skills in practice, including blood draws, IV catheter placement, anesthetic monitoring, dental cleaning/scaling, triaging and client communication, and reading diagnostic tests such as fecal flotations and in house cytology.


Interested in joining our team? Please submit your resume to southlandvet@gmail.com with the subject line “Veterinary Technician Job Application”


Posted 1/10/2023



bluegrass veterinary vision
louisvill,e, ky



Job type: Full-time Veterinary Ophthalmology Technician



Job Description Veterinary Technician wanted for a privately owned veterinary eye specialty hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Consider a fabulous work schedule – we work only 4 weekdays per week and a rotational half day on every third Friday. Weekends and holidays are off! We typically work 8-10 hour days for four days a week then have 3 days off including weekends for our personal lives. Must have experience in veterinary anesthesia, operating rooms, pack prep, exam rooms, laboratory, advanced technician skills (IV catheter placement, venipuncture), patient care, small animal handling, client communication and computerized record keeping. Computer experience & ability to rapidly type or touch type is required because we use electronic forms and medical records. If you are dedicated, responsible, reliable, have a positive attitude, are detail oriented, are outgoing and have a strong interest in learning then we are interested in you! We look for people wanting a long-term job who are career veterinary technicians. Interest in furthering your career with a specialty designation in ophthalmology will be encouraged and full supported. Full-time job benefits: ·


Competitive salary for a veterinary specialty hospital based on experience · Excellent health insurance (company pays 50%) · Paid vacation and major holidays · Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) · Paid continuing education at the American Veterinary Ophthalmology Technician meeting · Yearly surgical scrub allowance All team members are cross-trained to assist the front desk by performing front desk duties including answering phones, appointment scheduling, checking out clients, payment collection, medical record management, faxing or emailing, etc. Bluegrass Veterinary Vision operates from a brand new, custom-built veterinary hospital that was designed for our eye specialty. This high tech atmosphere allows our team to offer pets & their owners top notch expertise while embracing an old fashioned caring atmosphere.


Pay is based on experience.

Salary: Negotiable

Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance


Staff COVID-19 vaccinated. COVID-19 considerations: All clients and employees have to wear a mask. COVID-19 vaccine is required for employment.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred) Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 2 years (Preferred) License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)


For more information, click on our website at www.bluegrassvetvision.com


Posted 1/9/2023


richmond road veterinary clinic
lexington, ky



Job type: Small Animal Technician


Richmond Road Veterinary Clinic is a dynamic and growing veterinary facility that is always seeking to hire veterinary technicians, both those with experience and new graduates from accredited veterinary technician programs. Additionally, the clinic is also extremely interested in providing short-term mentoring opportunities / internships for students enrolled in veterinary programs at any level. Due to the fact that the facility is open until 6pm every evening, and also open Saturdays and Sundays, schedules are easily accommodated. The four veterinarians at Richmond Road Veterinary Clinic – Dr. Kevin Smith, Dr. Amanda Holaday, Dr. Keri Wynn, and Dr. Heather Hancock – are truly passionate about pet care and enjoy sharing their expertise and experiences with prospective veterinary clinicians. They pride themselves on putting patient and client care first, but also for having top-notch facilities, processes and procedures, and cleanliness standards. A mentee or intern inside the Richmond Road Veterinary Clinic will receive exposure, instruction and guidance in all aspects of veterinary care, ensuring a well-rounded and rewarding experience. Benefits, including competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and course credits, may apply.


Please inquire at office@richmondroadvetclinic.com for more information.


Posted 1/8/2023



crestwood animal hospital
louisville, ky



Job Type: Full time Small Animal Technician


• Appointment techs- seeing appointments with doctors, taking vital signs, discharging patients

• Outpatient tech- seeing technician appointments without a doctor such as nail trims, anal gland expressions, vaccine boosters, filling/calling in prescriptions, etc.

• Rehab technician- laser, rehab exercises, underwater treadmill, helping the rehab doctor with acupuncture

• Inpatient technician- responsible for the care of hospitalized patients, doing their treatments, discharging patients, filling prescriptions, placing catheters, blood draws, etc.

• Surgery technicians/ dental- assisting the doctor in surgery, cleaning teeth, taking dental x rays, etc.


Send resume to Debbie Croak at debbie@crestwoodvethospital.com


Posted: 1/8/2023



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