Top 33 Animal Jobs in Owensboro, Ky

Great Opportunity for Veterinary Technicians!
Kentuckiana Animal Clinic —Owensboro, KY
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Sales
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
7d
Pet Bather
PetSmart —Owensboro, KY
- $13.07 - $18.07 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Audubon Animal Hospital —Owensboro, KY
- Blood sampling
- Patient monitoring
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Towne Square Animal Hospital —Owensboro, KY
- Blood sampling
- Patient monitoring
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Pet Trainer
PetSmart —Owensboro, KY
- $13.07 - $18.07 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Veterinary Technician
It Takes A Village, Inc —Owensboro, KY
- $16 - $18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Surgery
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Quick Apply
Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Kentuckiana Animal Clinic —Owensboro, KY
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Patient care
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
Pet Groomer
PetSmart —Owensboro, KY
- $13.18 - $18.14 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Part Time Kennel Tech
Warrick County Government —Boonville, IN
- Up to $16.50 an hour
- Extended hours
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Quick Apply
13d
Veterinarian - Urgent Care
Kentuckiana Animal Clinic —Owensboro, KY
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Pet Groomer
Towne Square Pet Resort —Owensboro, KY
- Full-time
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Resort
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Pet Supplies Plus Shift Leader - Store 4081: 912 S. Green River Rd.
USR Team Franchise of Pet Supplies Plus —Evansville, IN
- Mid-level
- Retail management
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Village East Animal Hospital —Evansville, IN
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Travel reimbursement
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Towne Square Animal Hospital —Owensboro, KY
- Part-time
- Patient monitoring
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Veterinarian | Owensboro, KY
CareVet Health —Owensboro, KY
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Surgery
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Veterinarian for Small Animals
Altano International GmbH —Island, KY
- Online Application
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- English
Quick Apply
Veterinarian
Village East Animal Hospital —Evansville, IN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Operating room
- Continuing education credits
- Disability insurance
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Village East Animal Hospital —Evansville, IN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Operating room
- Communication skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Relief Veterinarian - Premium Pay!
CareVet —Owensboro, KY
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Animal Hospitals —Newburgh, IN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Surgery
- Teaching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

I want to receive the latest job alert for animal in owensboro, ky

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

animal jobs near owensboro, ky

Great Opportunity for Veterinary Technicians!

Kentuckiana Animal Clinic
Owensboro, KY

Quick Apply

Job Details

Full-time
$15 - $20 an hour
7 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Computer operation
Customer communication
Veterinary experience
Medical scheduling
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Decision making
Organizational skills
Phone etiquette
Time management

Full Job Description

The Veterinary Technician will fill a combination role that includes rotation that supports all hospital departments. The role is provided regular job variety and rotates and supports multiple roles as part of the KAC team. This role is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with a multiple members of the team including hospital management, CSR team, Hospital team, and Veterinarians to provide exceptional client service while maintaining a smooth and efficient flow of clients and patients through the animal hospital as well as ensuring productive and quality veterinary care at all times.

Pay commensurate with licensing and experience.

The overall scope of the job responsibilities are outlined below:

Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.
Prepares and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Performs routine dental cleanings on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.
Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors animals’ responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
Obtains radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.
Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
Administers emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures.
Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.
Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
Prepares animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.
Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.
Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly and moving through the system efficiently.
Responsible for greeting clients, determining the needs of the clients and patients, and completing the check-in and check-out process. Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
Follows established policy and procedures in scheduling clients for prompt treatment of ill and/or injured patients, as well as proper scheduling of patients in need of vaccinations, rechecks, surgeries, in-hospital procedures, and other services that require the doctors’ and technicians’ time.
Helps with client reminders for annual health assessments, parasite checks, dentistry, senior care, etc.
Pulls patient charts for daily scheduled appointments and collects information to make necessary updates, including the creation of new charts, when appropriate.
Assists technician in filling prescriptions with appropriate medication and providing routine instructions to owners on the proper administration of the medication.
Performs over-the-counter sales of merchandise such as food and special diets, shampoos, flea and tick control products, heartworm, etc. Demonstrates a technical knowledge of products and is capable of assisting clients with their product needs.
Invoices clients, collects fees, makes change, imprints credit card forms, and obtains authorization for credit charges following the credit policies of the hospital.
Demonstrates basic emergency procedures and can give proper information on transporting the patient to the hospital. Responsible for advising hospital staff about incoming emergencies.
Maintains appearance and cleanliness of the waiting room and reception area, including re-stocking of products, office supplies, client educational materials, hospital brochures, etc.
Prepares and sends welcome letters, new client information packets, referral and thank you letters, condolences, long wait notes, and other correspondence for the doctors and/or Hospital Manager.
Demonstrates a full working knowledge of AVImark procedures and functional applications.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

Veterinary Tech/Assistant education/certification/ or equivalent experience (LVT/RVT is a plus)
Prior client service experience in related area preferred but not required
Positive Attitude and Self Motivation as part of a growing team
Proper telephone etiquette and client service excellence
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, e-mail, and AVImark experience preferred)
Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and still attend to details
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.
Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

animal jobs in owensboro, ky

Great Opportunity for Veterinary Technicians!

Pet Bather

Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Pet Trainer

Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Pet Groomer

Part Time Kennel Tech

Veterinarian - Urgent Care

Pet Groomer

Pet Supplies Plus Shift Leader - Store 4081: 912 S. Green River Rd.

Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinarian | Owensboro, KY

Veterinarian for Small Animals

Veterinarian

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Relief Veterinarian - Premium Pay!

Associate Veterinarian

I want to receive the latest job alert for animal in owensboro, ky

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected