Assistant, Licensed Veterinary Technician or Technologist

Job overview

The Assistant, Licensed Veterinary Technician or Technologist role is onsite in Louisville, KY. Compensation is $20–$23 per hour in the structural listing; the posting describes starting pay of $16–$22 per hour based on experience, up to $23 for assistants with advanced experience, and higher potential for licensed veterinary technicians with emergency experience. Jefferson Animal Hospital and Regional Emergency Center is an AAHA-certified animal hospital operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The role works with doctors and the veterinary team to triage and treat pet emergencies and provide wellness care. It supports patient treatment and owner education, helping deliver compassionate emergency and ongoing care in a fast-paced hospital.

What you'll do

• Work with doctors and the team to triage and treat pet emergencies and provide wellness care
• educate and support pet owners
• assist with blood draws, IV catheter placements, radiograph positioning and imaging, anesthetic monitoring, and treatments as needed
• help maintain AAHA standards
• work to the full potential of accreditation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed veterinary technician

veterinary assistant

louisville ky

jefferson animal hospitals

emergency veterinary care

wellness care

triage

radiographs

anesthetic monitoring

iv catheters

weekend day required

flexible scheduling

$20–$23/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Flexible scheduling
• PTO
• continuing education budget and paid time off
• training
• licensing and professional dues reimbursement
• pet care discounts and benefits.

Why this role

Flexible schedules may include 3 p.m.–11 p.m., 4 p.m.–midnight, or 5 p.m.–1 a.m.; overnight opportunities may be available after training. One weekend day per week and one summer holiday and two winter holidays per year are required; one daytime opening is noted.

About the employer

Jefferson Animal Hospitals is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.