Are you energized by fast-paced medicine, meaningful patient interaction, and working with a diverse team of nurses? At MVSES, the Emergency Veterinary Assistant or Technician is a role designed to provide gold standard emergency medicine from the moment the patient walks through the door.
With over 20 years of excellence in specialty and over a decade in emergency medicine, MVSES offers the opportunity to grow your skills, work alongside experts, and be part of a team that values advanced medicine, mentorship, and compassion.
Why You’ll Love Working at MVSES
✨ MVSES offers schedule flexibility and set days. You’ll never have to switch between mornings and nights. We prioritize life events and scheduling needs.
✨ Comprehensive, standardized on-site training in procedures, advanced diagnostics, and equipment
✨ Supportive, positive team culture and manager—you’re never “on your own”
✨ 100% employer-paid health insurance
✨ Dental & vision coverage
✨ PTO, sick pay & CE PTO
✨ Holiday pay, shift differentials & call-in stipend
✨ Uniform & CE allowances
✨ 401(k) with employer matching
✨ Retention bonus
✨ Privately owned practice; YES, you read that right.
✨ Personal pet discounts
✨ On-site Criticalist and mentorship from experienced ER & ICU technicians
✨ Advanced imaging: MRI, CT, Ultrasound
✨ Organization-wide commitment to professional development
✨ RECOVER-certified emergency team
✨ Competitive salary directly tied to your experience and qualifications
About MVSES
MVSES is a multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital offering:
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Surgery
- Neurology
- Internal Medicine
- Eye Care Service
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
Located in the trendy Jeffersontown area of Louisville, we are proud to be a trusted referral center serving our community. We believe in investing in our people through skill building, mentorship, and work-life balance.
The Role: Emergency Veterinary Assistant/Technician
As an ER team member, you’ll be the vital link that provides rapid, skilled nursing care and technical support in a fast-paced setting, working with critical patients, obtaining diagnostics, administering treatments, monitoring anesthesia, and helping to elevate the client experience—all while ensuring patient stability and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Obtain thorough patient histories and complete all approval paperwork
- Assess patient stability and recognize when immediate intervention is required
- Utilize EzyVet and Vet Radar systems and follow MVSES triage/discharge, patient treatment, and diagnostic requests protocols.
- Safety retrain and handle patients for procedures and treatments
- Obtain accurate vitals, weights, blood pressures and blood samples.
- Perform in-house lab testing (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal,etc.)
- Recognize signs of pain, respiratory distress, and abnormal parameters
- Obtain diagnostic radiographs using proper technique and safety protocols
- Place peripheral IV catheters and administer SC, IM, and IV injections
- Place central lines, Nasogastric tubes, sampling catheters, arterial lines and other advanced procedures.
- Perform outpatient treatments and wound care
- Dispense oral medications as directed
- Providing client education
- Possess knowledge of small animal health, infectious disease, medical math and medical terminology.
Qualifications
✔ Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience (required)
✔ Licensed Veterinary Technician (preferred)
✔ Emergency or specialty experience (preferred)
✔ Coachable, driven, and passionate about patient and client care
Schedule & Differentials
- Weekends
- 2nd Shift 3p-1a
- 3rd Shift 10p-8a
- Some holidays required
Shift Differentials:
- Weekend: +$3/hr
- 2nd Shift: +$4/hr
- 3rd Shift: +$5.00/hr
Interested but New to Emergency Medicine?
If the idea of emergency medicine feels exciting and intimidating—you’re not alone. We welcome you to tour our hospital, shadow an experienced emergency team member to see if MVSES is the right fit for you or just go out for coffee with our Nursing Director to chat about what you can expect.
How to Apply
Please contact our Nursing Director through Indeed or at [email protected]
* Your resume
* A cover letter telling us what inspired you to apply to MVSES
Come grow your skills, find your confidence, and learn skills that no other hospital offers in the state!
We can’t wait to meet you!
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
