Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Crestwood, KY at United Veterinary Care
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: United Veterinary Care
Location: Crestwood, KY
Description
Position at Crestwood Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
Are you passionate about animals and looking for a rewarding career in veterinary medicine? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where each day brings new opportunities to make a difference? If so, we want to hear from you!
Crestwood Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! At Crestwood, we are dedicated to providing top-notch care for our furry, and not so furry friends. Our state-of-the-art facility offers innovative diagnostics and equipment including ultrasound, therapeutic laser and digital radiographs, allowing opportunities to enhance your medical knowledge and further develop your skills as a veterinary professional. In addition to general treatments and procedures, we offer orthopedic surgery, acupuncture and rehabilitation, providing a full range of high-quality care for the pets in our community.
Our veterinary team is committed to ensuring every pet receives compassionate care, and we pride ourselves on our welcoming environment where both pets and people feel valued and appreciated!
What You’ll Do:
Assist veterinarians and technicians in providing medical treatments, diagnostics, and procedures
Safely handle and restrain animals during examinations and procedures
Maintain accurate medical records and assist with client communication
Provide compassionate care and support to clients
Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment and patient areas
Continually advance your knowledge base and skill set
What We’re Looking For:
Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care setting is preferred but not required
Strong communication and organizational skills
A positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent patient care
Ability to work well in a team and handle stressful situations in a calm manner
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-changing environment
What We Offer:
PTO inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans with multiple options
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability
Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
Long-Term Disability option
Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
Employee Discounts for Pet Care
LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE
Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program
Referral Bonus Program
DailyPay on Demand
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
