Veterinary Careers  in Bowling Green, KY

Veterinary Careers in Bowling Green, KY

Southcentral Veterinary Services is growing! We’re excited to offer veterinary career opportunities across several departments to experienced and dependable professionals. Review our job descriptions below to learn more about our open positions.

Southcentral Veterinary Services offers the following benefits for full-time employees:

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Paid vacation & holidays
  • Health & Disability Insurance
  • Profit sharing
  • Bonuses

If you think you’d be a great fit for our team, please apply by emailing your resume to team@southcentralvet.com. No phone calls, please!

Learn About Our Available Positions

Take a look at our job descriptions for more information about our open positions.

Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician

As a licensed veterinary technician, you are responsible for performing routine checkups and other medical procedures on animals to ensure their health and well-being. Your duties include communicating with pet owners, checking an animal’s weight, heartbeat, and other vitals to record in patient files, and assisting other veterinary personnel in taking blood samples, IV catheters, surgery and administering medications.

Here’s what you can expect to handle in this role on a routine basis:

  • Work closely with clients and their pets
  • Provide patients with a high level of care and attention
  • Perform diagnostic tests and x-rays
  • Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
  • Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
  • Provide emergency first aid or general nursing care
  • Observe and report on the behavior and condition of animals
  • Restrain animals for examination or treatment
  • Administer anesthesia and assist during medical procedures
  • Collect and record animal case histories
  • Educate animal owners on home care

To be successful in this role you will need to:

  • Have a strong work ethic, with the ability to work seamlessly as a team, as well as independently
  • Possess strong people skills, with an outgoing personality which provides clients with the satisfaction of visiting our clinic
  • Have clear and effective communication, with both clients and fellow team members
  • Be committed to superior client services in all aspects of your job
  • Be respectful and courteous to all clients, their pets and team members
  • Show acute attention to detail in all procedures and treatments

Job requirements include:

  • Associate degree in veterinary science
  • 2 years’ experience in small animal veterinary clinic, preferred
  • Excellent computer software skills
  • Proficient in electronic medical records

Full-Time Veterinary Assistant

As our veterinary assistant, you will help veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians by treating and caring for animals. Your duties include recording health information about animals, helping to administer treatments, and providing food and water to animals.

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Here’s what you can expect to handle in this role on a routine basis:

  • Feeding and providing water to animals at regular intervals throughout the day
  • Sterilizing equipment and regularly cleaning examination areas
  • Handling and soothing animals during examinations, treatments, and vaccinations
  • Recording relevant information about animals, including weight and types of medication given
  • Advising owners of pets about caring for their animals at home

To be successful in this role you will need to:

  • Have a strong work ethic, with the ability to work seamlessly as a team, as well as independently
  • Possess strong people skills, with an outgoing personality which provides clients with the satisfaction of visiting our clinic
  • Provide clear and effective communication, with both clients and fellow team members
  • Have a commitment to superior client services in all aspects of your job
  • Be respectful and courteous to all clients, their pets and team members
  • Demonstrate acute attention to detail in all procedures and treatments

Job requirements include:

  • 2 years’ experience in small animal veterinary clinic, preferred
  • Excellent computer software skills and proficient in electronic medical records

Part-Time Customer Service Representative/Kennel Assistant

In your role as a customer service representative and kennel assistant, you will primarily help fill any gaps and assist where needed on any given day. You will answer phone calls and emails from clients to answer questions, assist in client check in/out procedures, and greet clients. As a kennel assistant, your duties will include walking, feeding and watering pets, cleaning kennels/cages, and assisting with curbside pickup and drop-off.

Here’s what you can expect to handle in this role on a routine basis:

  • Answering phone calls and booking appointments
  • Greeting clients and welcoming them to our practice
  • Providing introductory information to new customers
  • Feeding and providing water to animals at regular intervals throughout the day
  • Cleaning kennels and cages and keeping areas tidy for patients
  • Sterilizing equipment and regularly cleaning examination areas
  • Handling and soothing animals
  • Advising pet owners about caring for their animals at home

To be successful in this role you will need to:

  • Have a strong work ethic and be able to work seamlessly on a team as well as independently
  • Have strong people skills, and have an outgoing personality which provides clients with the satisfaction of visiting our clinic
  • Provide clear and effective communication, with both clients and fellow team members
  • Be committed to superior client services in all aspects of your job
  • Be respectful and courteous to all clients, their pets and team members
  • Demonstrate acute attention to detail in all procedures and treatments

Job requirements include:

  • Availability to work weekends
  • Excellent computer software skills

Please apply by emailing your resume to team@southcentralvet.com. No phone calls, please.