Career Opportunities
Position Description:
The veterinary technician in the Comparative Medicine Research Unit at the University of Louisville provides veterinary care for a variety of laboratory animal species involved in biomedical research. The person filling this position will work closely with veterinarians, other veterinary and husbandry staff, and researchers to ensure animal welfare and promote sound research.
End Date: August 4, 2026
Position: Licensed Veterinary Technician - Full Time
Locations: Louisville, Lexington, and Florence
Banks Veterinary Clinic
Location: 3191 Beamont Centre Circle, Suite 170; Lexington, KY 40513
Position: Licensed Veterinary Technician - Full Time
Full job description
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Full-Time (4.5-Day Work Week)
Banks Veterinary Clinic – 3-Doctor Small Animal Practice
Banks Veterinary Clinic is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our busy, supportive 3-doctor small animal practice. We’re looking for a dependable, skilled technician who values great medicine, strong teamwork, and excellent client communication. We've been voted Best in Lex 5 years in a row and our team is the reason why!
We allow and encourage technicians to use their degree to the full extent—you’ll be utilized, trusted, and supported as you grow.
Schedule
Full-time
4.5-day work week
Rotating Saturdays
Job Responsibilities
Patient Care & Nursing
Diagnostics & Lab
Surgery/Anesthesia & Dentistry
Client Communication
Clinic Flow & Team Support
Qualifications
Active LVT license (required)
Strong technical skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and a team-first attitude
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Anesthesia monitoring and dental experience is a plus (training/support available)
Pay & Benefits
Competitive pay (the more experience, the higher the pay)
Wonderful benefits package, including:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid vacation
Scrub allowance
Apply through indeed or email manager@banksvetclinic.com
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
JOB TITLE: Racing Veterinary Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Veterinarian Division
REPORTS TO: Chief Racing Veterinarian
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Coordinate and facilitate communications and procedures within the confines of the test barn as well as research and act as a central point of contact between stewards, veterinarians, and trainers regarding testing and veterinarian’s list works.
EMAIL RESUME: Cheri.Donovan@ky.gov
Auburn University; College of Veterinary Medicine
Location: 1130 Wire Road, Auburn, Alabama 36849, United States
Position: Veterinary Technician - Inpatient Equine (Swing Shift)
🐴 Join Our Equine Care Team at Auburn Vet Med! 🐴
Are you passionate about equine veterinary care? Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is hiring a Veterinary Technician – Inpatient Equine (Swing Shift) to provide top-notch care for equine patients in our state-of-the-art hospital.
What You’ll Do:
✅ Hands-on technical care for emergency and inpatient horses
✅ Assist clinicians with procedures & diagnostics
✅ Teach senior vet students technical skills
✅ Monitor University-owned horses & research animals4
Schedule:
📅 Swing Shift: Mon–Thu 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
🌟 Rotating holidays
Why Auburn?
💙 Competitive salary: $37,910–$66,050
💙 Excellent benefits & work-life balance
💙 Relocation allowance
💙 Live in beautiful Auburn, AL – vibrant community with easy access to beaches & big cities!
Requirements:
🎓 Associate’s degree in Animal Science or related field
📜 Alabama Veterinary Technician license (or eligible within 6 months)
🐴 Equine experience preferred
Ready to make a life-changing impact? Apply today!
👉
War Eagle! 🦅
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER..
Lexington Hospital for Cats
Open Positions:
Full-time or part-time veterinary technician
University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
Job Title: Part-Time Laboratory Assistant – Necropsy Section
Location: University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL), Lexington, KY
Pay Rate: $15.00/hour
Schedule: Flexible; 15–20 hours/week, including 2 weekends/month and occasional holidays
To apply: Please submit your current resume via email to sharpena@uky.edu. We are looking to fill the position by 9-20-25.
Contact:
Sara Harpenau Welsh
Veterinary Technician & Necropsy Section Supervisor
Email: sharpena@uky.edu.com
Responsibilities include:
Assisting with postmortem examinations
Collecting and processing samples
Providing general laboratory support
We offer a flexible schedule and are happy to accommodate alternating class schedules each semester.
We are also sponsor paid preceptorships and practicums.
Interview Process:
Interested candidates will be invited to participate in a working interview (approximately 1.5 hours) to gain firsthand experience with the role.