Veterinary Assistant jobs in Louisville, KY

Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • Elizabethtown, KY FULL_TIME
  • Job Description

    The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.


    Job Description Overview:


    . Assist with patient care and treatment


    . Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery


    . Maintain inventory and stocking


    . Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims


    • Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)


    • Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital


    • Administering medications under Veterinarian supervision


    • Feeding/bathing animals


    • Answering phones


    • Customer service


    • Helping clients with their pets


    Qualifications:


    • Must be 18yrs old or older


    • Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.


    • Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.


    • No experience required


    • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.


    . Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.


    . Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.


    If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.



    National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

    NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

    NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

    NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
    NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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    Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States
  • 11 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant (No Weekends!)
  • Country Critters Veterinary Clinic
  • Elizabethtown, KY FULL_TIME
  • Overview The purpose of the veterinary assistant is to be the veterinary technician’s primary support. They assist in restraining pets and test set up for the examination procedure. They aid the techn...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant, Full-Time @ Access Vet Care
  • Access Veterinary Care
  • Albany, IN FULL_TIME
  • YOU: Want a rewarding work environment, where your skills are utilized and appreciated by staff, doctors, clients and patients. Like learning! Understand that a TEAM has leaders and followers, but non...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Gailor Animal Hospital
  • Louisville, KY FULL_TIME
  • Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to i...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • East Louisville Animal Hospital
  • Louisville, KY FULL_TIME
  • Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to i...
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Veterinary assistant
  • Hillside Animal Clinic
  • Floyds Knobs, IN FULL_TIME
  • Hillside Animal Clinic is located in Floyds Knobs, Indiana and has been serving Southern Indiana and the Louisville Metro area since . Dogs and cats are not the only patients we see here. We also trea...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Veterinarian
  • Care Pets Animal Hospital
  • Sellersburg, IN
  • CARE-PETS ANIMAL HOSPITAL The dedicated staff of Care-Pets Animal Hospital located in the beautiful town of Sellersburg,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Personal Care Specialist / Caregiver Assisted Living & Memory Care Part Time 3p-11p
  • Vitality Senior Living
  • Louisville, KY
  • As a Vitality Personal Care Specialist, you will •Assist residents with daily life activities as indicated in service pl...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Technician
  • TISDALE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
  • Louisville, KY
  • Job Description Job Description Veterinary Technician Job Summary We are seeking an organized, compassionate, and servic...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Engagement Manager>
  • PetSmart, Inc.
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • PetSmart, Inc. - 1820 N Dixie Hwy [Department Supervisor] As a Customer Engagement Manager at PetSmart, Inc., you'll: En...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pet Care Store Associate
  • Feeders Pet Supply
  • Louisville, KY
  • Feeders Pet Supply is currently hiring for a full-time or part-time Pet Care Store Associate to provide excellent custom...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pet Care Store Associate
  • Feeders Pet Supply
  • Clarksville, IN
  • Feeders Pet Supply is currently hiring for a full-time or part-time Pet Care Store Associate to provide excellent custom...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Groomer Full Time
  • Feeders Pet Supply
  • Louisville, KY
  • Feeders Pet Supply is looking to hire a full-time Animal Groomer to pamper and take care of our customers' furry friends...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bather / Groomer Trainee
  • PetSmart
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
  • 7/8/2021 12:00:00 AM

Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 square miles (44.6 km2) (4.33%) is covered by water. Louisville is southeasterly situated along the border between Kentucky and Indiana, the Ohio River, in north-central Kentucky at the Falls of the Ohio. Although situated in a Southern state, Louisville is influenced by both Southern and Midwestern culture. It is sometimes referred to as either one of the northernmost Southern cities or as one of the southernmost Northern cities in the United St...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$25,952 to $38,277
Louisville, Kentucky area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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