Veterinary Technician

Who we are:

Elk Creek Animal Hospital of Hikes Point is hiring a Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technician

• Role: LVT, CVT, RVT
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience and licensure
• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30am-5:30pm Closed Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

At Elk Creek Animal Hospital of Hikes Point in Louisville, Kentucky, we believe you can provide excellent patient care and have a life outside the hospital. We’re a two-doctor small animal practice offering 4-day workweeks with time to get home for dinner with your family. Our Hikes Point location is one of Elk Creek Animal Hospital's three locations providing candidates the opportunity to explore our other locations if interested and an opportunity for additional hours if desired. We also offer awesome benefits to fit this ever-changing world, including:

Financial Benefits:

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program
• Lend-a-Hand for time and a half pay

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Pet discounts on services and products

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Some of the job duties involved in this opportunity include:

• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
• Run in-house laboratory testing (CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, fecals, etc.)
• Support surgical and dental procedures (prep, monitoring, recovery, instrument care)
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during procedures
• Provide post-operative care and monitor recovery of patients
• Maintain cleanliness and sterility of surgical instruments and equipment
• Educate and communicate with clients on patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventative care
• Accurately document patient care and treatments in the medical record
• Collaborate with the team to maintain an efficient workflow and positive hospital culture

Our ideal candidate has experience in the following areas:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Technician or equivalent education/training
• Proficient in animal handling, and animal restraint techniques
• Experience with animal catheterization and administering medications
• Familiarity with veterinary software systems for record-keeping

Think you’re the LVT/RVT we’ve been looking for?  Apply today so we can meet you!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Elk Creek Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.