Veterinary Assistant &
Veterinary Technician Careers
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{Join Our Team} at VSP
At VSP, we’re looking for compassionate, skilled veterinary technicians and assistants to join our team. If you’re passionate about patient care and want to work in an environment that values both professional growth and personal well-being, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re a team that strives for excellence, but we also understand the importance of balance. Our goal is to deliver top-quality care while supporting each other to avoid burnout. We believe that a positive work culture and strong teamwork are essential to achieving that mission.
{Available Posistions - Louisville, KY}
Veterinary Urgent Care Team Lead
Position Summary:
The Urgent Care Veterinary Team Lead is a pre-supervisory clinical and operational leader who serves as an extension of the hospital's leadership team. This role is responsible for driving on-shift excellence in patient care, workflow efficiency, and team alignment while actively contributing to hands-on clinical duties.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with emotional intelligence, leading with accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to our hospital's mission, vision, and standards of care.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate workflow and delegate tasks to support efficient patient flow
- Monitor caseloads and escalate urgent or critical cases appropriately
- Serve as the on-shift clinical resource for urgent care and emergency protocols
- Lead AM/PM rounds and ensure clear shift handoffs
- Support and guide the team during emergency and code events
- Coach and mentor team members in real time
- Address client concerns with empathy and professionalism
- Ensure accurate medical records and completion of daily operational tasks
What You Bring:
- Experience in urgent care or emergency veterinary medicine
- Strong triage, anesthesia monitoring, and critical patient care skills
- Ability to stay calm, organized, and decisive in high-pressure situations
- Strong communication and leadership presence
- Comfort multitasking in a fast-paced clinical environment
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years veterinary experience required
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT) strongly preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Previous charge, shift lead, or informal leadership experience preferred
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Urgent care is demanding — but deeply meaningful.
If you're ready to lead when it matters most and take the next step in your career, we'd love to meet you.
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVTs)
Position Summary:
Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs)
LVTs are core clinical professionals at VSP, delivering advanced nursing care, supporting diagnostics and treatment, and helping drive efficient patient flow in a fast-paced urgent and emergency environment. LVTs serve as clinical role models, demonstrating professionalism, composure, and leadership during high-acuity cases.
What You'll Do
- Assist veterinarians in providing high-quality medical care
- Obtain accurate and in-depth medical histories from clients and document in patient records
- Perform routine procedures including medication administration, treatment plan execution, blood work, and in-house diagnostics
- Calculate drug doses using medical math
- Monitor and record patient vital signs during procedures and recovery
- Prepare patients for surgery and assist during surgical procedures
- Maintain cleanliness and sterility of instruments and equipment
- Provide post-operative care and monitor recovery
- Educate pet owners on at-home care and medication administration
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
- Keep exam rooms, lobby, treatment area, and outside areas clean and organized
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician or equivalent education/training
- LVT/CVT/RVT strongly preferred, or currently enrolled in a program
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills
- Strong foundational and advanced nursing skills
- Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterilization procedures
- Experience with catheter placement, phlebotomy, and medication administration
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a high-acuity environment
- Familiarity with veterinary software systems
- Team-first mindset with a commitment to patient safety and continuous growth
Veterinary Assistants (VAs)
Position Summary
Veterinary Assistants provide essential clinical and operational support, assisting veterinarians and technicians with examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and daily hospital operations. This role is foundational to clinical excellence and ideal for individuals building strong technical skills while contributing positively to team culture.
What You'll Do
- Assist veterinarians and technicians in providing high-quality medical care
- Obtain accurate medical histories from clients and document in patient records
- Perform routine procedures including medication administration, treatment plan execution, blood work, and in-house diagnostics
- Calculate drug doses using medical math
- Monitor and record patient vital signs during procedures and recovery
- Prepare patients for surgery and assist during surgical procedures
- Maintain cleanliness and sterility of instruments and equipment
- Provide post-operative care and monitor recovery
- Educate pet owners on at-home care and medication administration
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
- Keep exam rooms, lobby, treatment area, and outside areas clean and organized
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a veterinary or clinical setting preferred
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills
- Foundational knowledge of veterinary nursing and clinical procedures
- Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterilization procedures
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with veterinary software systems a plus
- Team-first mindset with a commitment to patient safety and continuous growth
{Why Join VSP?}
Flexible Relief (PRN) Shifts:
We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible shifts that fit your schedule.
Commitment to Patient Care:
We pride ourselves on providing the best care possible for our patients while ensuring our team members are supported.
A Culture of Respect and Growth:
We value continuous learning and provide opportunities for personal and professional development.
A Compassionate Team:
Join a group of professionals who care deeply about improving the veterinary industry and creating a supportive work environment.
{Compensation & Benefits:}
- Generous compensation based on experience
- Shift differentials for closing and weekend shifts
- Fully subsidized Health Insurance, Vision & Dental Insurance and reduce premiums for spouse/family
- Paid short term disability coverage
- Life Insurance and long-term disability options available for purchase
- CE allowance for LVT’s
- Employee Pet Discount (up to 3 pets)
- 401k with company match
- Flexible scheduling
- Fully stocked employee breakroom with snacks and beverages
- YMCA membership
- 4 sets of embroidered company scrubs (personalized with name and logo)
- Generous PTO & STO allotments