Careers

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT) – Full-Time 

Heekin Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time licensed LVT/RVT to join our growing small animal practice in Taylor Mill, Kentucky, just off I-275 and minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

This is a key position within our practice. Our technicians are encouraged to fully utilize their professional skills, advanced training and clinical judgment, allowing our veterinarians to focus on diagnostics, treatment and surgery.

If you understand the highs and lows of veterinary medicine, maintain a warm yet professional demeanor, and want to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive, independent practice, we want to meet you.

OUR PRACTICE

Heekin Animal Hospital is an independently owned small animal practice located in a modern, 6,500-square-foot facility that opened in 2025.

We take pride in caring for both our patients and the people who love them. Our high-touch, low-stress approach helps us build lasting relationships with clients while providing high-quality medical, surgical and dental care.

Our facility and equipment include:

  • Multiple spacious exam rooms plus a separate comfort/consult room
  • Dedicated treatment rooms
  • Separate dental and surgical suites
  • IDEXX reference laboratory and in-house diagnostic equipment
  • Digital radiography, including full-mouth dental radiography
  • Cardell monitoring for SpO2, etCO2, blood pressure, ECG and continuous temperature
  • Heska fluid pumps and Bair Hugger patient warming systems
  • Employee lounge and dedicated staff spaces

ON A TYPICAL DAY, AN LVT/RVT WILL:

Support Outpatient & Laboratory Care:

  • Perform blood draws and cystocentesis
  • Prepare blood smears and urine sediments
  • Perform ear and FNA cytologies
  • Communicate laboratory results and assist with triage call-backs
  • Educate clients about medical procedures and patient care

Support Anesthesia & Surgery:

  • Calculate medications and anesthetic drugs
  • Induce anesthesia and intubate patients
  • Prepare patients for surgical procedures
  • Closely monitor patients throughout anesthesia and recovery
  • Help provide multimodal pain management and high-quality postoperative care

Provide Advanced Dental Care:

  • Take full-mouth digital dental radiographs
  • Perform dental scaling and polishing
  • Assist with dental charting and extractions
  • Help educate clients about their pets’ oral health

QUALIFICATIONS

You’ll be a great fit if:

  • You are a licensed LVT/RVT
  • You are a graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
  • You have at least one year of experience as a registered veterinary technician
  • You have a strong interest in veterinary dentistry; previous dental experience is a plus
  • You are reliable, highly organized and attentive to detail
  • You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • You value high-quality medicine and low-stress patient care
  • You communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and coworkers

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • $22–$30/hour
  • Health insurance program
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Employee discounts for your own pets
  • Professional development assistance
  • No emergency on-call hours

SCHEDULE

  • Full-time
  • Day shift
  • Monday through Friday
  • Some Saturdays

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. Tell us why you are interested in the position and why you would be a great fit for the Heekin Animal Hospital team.

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Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinarian 

Heekin Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinarian to join our expanding practice just 10 minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

We are an established Northern Kentucky small animal practice. Dr. Heekin is a fervent believer in the importance of individually owned practices in the veterinary marketplace. For more than 20 years, Heekin Animal Hospital has thrived in Taylor Mill, Kentucky. In 2025, Dr. Heekin relocated the clinic to a beautiful new facility and is looking to add both full-time and part-time veterinary talent to our team.

HAH employs well-trained Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff, along with high-quality diagnostic, treatment, and surgical equipment, so you can practice in an encouraging, supportive, and collaborative environment that promotes mentorship. Dr. Heekin has a special interest in dental health and pain control. As a member of VMG, Dr. Heekin strives to run an efficient practice where profit is a goal, not a motive.

Qualifications to Apply:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution
  • At least one year of experience in a small animal general practice
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and staff
  • High interest in dentistry
  • Interest in continued professional development
  • For full-time candidates, preference may be given to applicants with a desire to eventually buy into a practice and pursue ownership

We offer:

  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials
  • $120,000–$165,000 salary range for a full-time work week
  • Flexible work schedule, with availability to work some weekends
  • PTO based on hours worked
  • CE stipend + CE days
  • 401(k) plan with Company Match
  • Medical benefits for employees working 30+ hours per week
  • AVMA PLIT coverage
  • Pet employee discounts
  • No emergency call

New clinic, now open: 

  • 6200 SF facility with patient-first amenities
  • Spacious rooms filled with natural light 
  • 5 large Exam rooms with additional consult/comfort room.
  • Surgical Suites
  • Dental Suite with Canis major lift tables and Progeny digital dental radiography
  • Surgical/Dental area is separated from outpatient areas for sound and odor control
  • Two Large Treatment Rooms
  • Pharmacy Room
  • Break room/kitchen with patio
  • “Zen” room for quiet moments of relaxation or breastfeeding
  • Veterinarian Offices
  • No boarding or grooming facilities

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Veterinary Assistant 

Heekin Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our expanding practice just 10 minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

Send resumes to [email protected].

POSITION:

Veterinary Assistant for growing, small animal practice in Northern Kentucky. This position is integral to the function of our practice as a facilitator of interactions between vets, techs, clients, and pets. A good assistant understands the highs and lows of working with family pets and is able to maintain a warm yet professional demeanor through it all. We want you to be as dedicated to the care of our patients and clients as we are.

OUR PRACTICE:

Heekin Animal Hospital is a practice located in Taylor Mill, just off I-275. We are located in a newly constructed, large, free-standing clinic with one fulltime doctor and several part-time doctors.

We take pride in the care of our clients and their pets. Our friendly high-touch approach builds relationships with owners and pampers pets with low-stress handling and lots of treats. We emphasize high quality anesthetic and surgical care. In addition, the practice is highly focused on dental care for pets.

HOURS: Day Shift - Monday - Friday, some Saturday mornings

On a Typical Day, a Veterinary Assistant Will:

Support the Veterinarian and Technicians during Outpatient Visits:

  • Start each visit and prepare for the veterinarian's examination
  • Restrain pets and assist technicians with blood sampling and outpatient procedures
  • Assist the veterinarian in the exam room
  • Record examination findings in the computerized medical record
  • Explain medication instructions to the client
  • Complete the invoice and check out the client in the exam room
  • Maintain supplies and cleanliness in exam room

Support the Veterinarians and Technicians with Surgery and Dentistry:

  • Restrain pets for anesthesia induction
  • Assist technicians with surgical set up and patient prep
  • Assist technicians with post op-patient care
  • Clean, wrap, and autoclave surgical instruments.
  • Clean and sanitize surgical and dental areas after use
  • Maintain stocked and organized workspaces
  • End of day cleaning and disinfection of floors

QUALIFICATIONS:

You’ll be a Great Fit If:

  • You have at least 1 year’s experience as an assistant in a veterinary clinic. 
  • You have deep respect and love for pets and their people.
  • You understand the importance of GREAT customer service.
  • You have excellent people skills and can resolve unanticipated problems in a professional manner.
  • You are reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
  • You are organized and have a high attention to detail.
  • You are versatile and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • You enjoy working as part of a team.
  • You are flexible in scheduling

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend mornings as needed

Application Question(s):

  • All HAH staff must have up-to-date vaccinations for COVID19. Are you up-to-date on COVID vaccinations or willing to become vaccinated?
  • Do you have prior job experience at a veterinary clinic?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person