What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Alliance Animal Health?
Company Description
Looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce the opening of the brand new Priority Pet Urgent Care state-of-the-art clinic here in Lexington, KY!
We’ll be available starting in mid-May 2026 for urgent care pet needs 7 days a week from 12 noon – 10 PM. We are eager and ready to serve the local community and their pets, and are currently looking for experienced and motivated vet techs to help us achieve our vision!
The Priority Pet Urgent Care mission is committed to providing easy-to-access quality care with a promise to our clients that their pets are our priority. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
We look forward to connecting!
To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypeturgentcare.com
Job Description
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
Qualifications
We’re Looking For:
- An experienced veterinary technician with 2 years professional experience required.
- A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license in Kentucky is preferred but not required for this position.
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
- Availability to work weekend shifts.
- Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
- Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
- Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
- Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus.
- Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
Additional Information
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/