Job Overview:
Are you ready to turn your love for animals into meaningful, hands-on work every day? Crestwood Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is excited to be part of a caring, upbeat, and community-focused team in beautiful Crestwood, Kentucky. Here, you’ll help pets feel safe, support the people who love them, and work alongside experienced veterinary professionals who are passionate about excellent medicine and compassionate care. If you want a role where your energy, kindness, and dedication truly matter, we would love to welcome you to our Crestwood family!
In this exciting role, you will help our team shine by:
· Handling and restraining animals with patience, confidence, and gentle care
· Working side by side with doctors and technicians during treatments, diagnostics, and procedures
· Building trust with clients by gathering accurate health histories and keeping documentation thorough
· Keeping treatment and patient areas clean, organized, and welcoming for pets, clients, and teammates
· Helping each day run smoothly by keeping medical supplies stocked, ready, and easy to access
· Growing your skills in a supportive environment where learning, teamwork, and compassion are part of the culture
What makes you a great fit:
· Ideally, you bring 2 years of experience in a veterinary clinical setting—but we are happy to train the right person with a positive attitude and a passion for animal care
· You communicate clearly, stay organized, and can juggle multiple priorities with a problem-solving mindset
· You are adaptable, steady under pressure, and comfortable in a fast-changing hospital environment
· You bring patience, positivity, reliability, and a true team-first spirit
· You are detail-oriented and committed to helping every patient receive high-quality, compassionate care
· You are physically able to lift and safely restrain animals up to 40 pounds and stand throughout most of your shift
Amazing Benefits and Perks:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy
- 401K with a company match for your future
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
- Long Term Disability coverage
- Short Term Disability, paid for by us
- Complimentary Life Insurance—$25,000
- Generous Continuing Education allowance to help you grow
- Exclusive discounts for your own pets
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays to enjoy life
- A Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your well-being
At Crestwood Animal Hospital, you’ll be part of a team that is proud to serve pets and families with outstanding veterinary medical and surgical care, compassion, and professionalism. Our mission is simple: “to consistently provide our patients with the highest quality veterinary medical and surgical care as well as create an atmosphere of compassion and comfort that allows clients to make the best decision for their animal companions.” We love being part of the Crestwood community—from caring for beloved family pets to supporting the amazing police dogs of the Oldham County Police Department—and we bring that same pride and purpose to our work every day.
If you are a compassionate animal lover who wants to grow, contribute, and make a real difference in pets’ lives, this is a wonderful place to do it. Apply today for the Veterinary Assistant position and join a positive, supportive team where your passion is appreciated, your work has purpose, and your future can grow right here in Crestwood. We can’t wait to meet you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Crestwood, KY 40014 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Crestwood, KY 40014: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
