Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health•Lexington, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 assistants 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 duties include, but are not limited to: Pet restraint, triage 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.

Requirements

An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience required.
Must be able to properly restrain pets.
Evening and weekend shift availability.
Compassionate and calm team player.
Ability to multi-task.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in sample collection
Obtaining medical histories
Processing laboratory tests and radiographs
Anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!

Responsibilities

Pet restraint
Triage 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
Anesthetic management

Benefits

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)