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**Location:** 6017 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40291

**VCA Shelden Animal Hospital** is seeking a **Licensed Veterinary Technician** to join our dynamic and compassionate team!

**Schedule:** Full-time opportunities, 30 - 35 hours with rotating Saturdays.

+ WeareopenMonday-Friday 8am to 5 pm, limited Saturday's 8am-2pm, and closed Sunday.

Who We Are:

At VCA Shelden Animal Hospital, we take pride in providing the highest standard of veterinary care for our patients and exceptional service for our clients. As an AAHA-accredited practice with Fear-Free Certified Professionals, we are dedicated to creating a calm, compassionate, and comfortable environment for every pet that walks through our doors.

Our hospital offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of our community. From preventive care to urgent medical attention, we are here to support pets at every stage of life. We perform soft tissue surgeries and provide comprehensive dental care, including dental radiographs, to help maintain your pet’s overall health and well-being.

In addition, we offer advanced diagnostic tools such as ultrasound and in-house laboratory testing to ensure timely and accurate results. We also provide laser therapy to support pain management and healing, helping pets recover more comfortably.

Why We Want** **You** **:

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you'll play a vital role in patient care and hospital operations. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

+ Laboratory/diagnostic duties.

+ Assist veterinarians in surgical procedures, including prepping animals, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care.

+ Perform dental cleanings and dental radiographs under the supervision of a veterinarian.

+ Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by veterinarians.

+ Monitor vital signs and provide compassionate care to animals throughout their stay in the surgery and dentistry department.

+ Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.

+ Collaborate with a diverse team of veterinary professionals to ensure seamless patient care.

+ Create detailed medical discharge instructions for clients.

+ Venipuncture and IV catheter placements

+ Physical examinations and patient assessment.

+ Maintaining proper sterile conditions.

+ Diagnostic imaging.

+ Pharmacy.

Benefits:

We are committed to supporting your professional journey through **mentorship** , **continuing education** , and **career advancement opportunities** .Below are some of the many benefits offered:

+ Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

+ **Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs**

+ Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

+ **Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)**

+ Referral bonuses and Competitive wages

+ Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family

+ Life, long and short-term disability insurance included

+ **Paid parental leave**

+ **Paid vacation ), sick time, and holiday pay**

+ 401(k) with corporate match

+ Pet care discounts (40-100%)

+ **Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups**

+ Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU

+ **Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!**

+ Plus so much more!

Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com