Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Kentucky
7 live veterinary assistant listings in Kentucky from 3 employers — PetVet Care Centers has the most openings with 5.
Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant
American Veterinary Group
Overnight Emergency Equine Veterinary Assistant - Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant – Skyline Animal Clinic
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant - Midway Veterinary Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
Performance Horse Veterinary Assistant - Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
PetVet Care Centers
ER Veterinary Assistant (Overnight Shift) - Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant
Associated Veterinary Partners
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National figures for veterinary assistants — this page shows the national estimate because no Kentucky figure is available for this role.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national release — SOC 31-9096, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation).
Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Kentucky
3 employers have 7 open veterinary assistant roles in Kentucky, led by PetVet Care Centers with 5 openings.
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About This Role
A veterinary assistant supports the medical team with patient restraint, room prep, lab samples, and daily animal care.
Veterinary practices and animal hospitals across Kentucky hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in Kentucky right now?
As of September 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 7 live veterinary assistant openings in Kentucky. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a veterinary assistant earn in the U.S.?
Nationally, veterinary assistants earn a median of $38,150 a year, with the 25th percentile at $35,660 and the 90th at $49,150 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national release — SOC 31-9096, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation).).
03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in Kentucky?
The Kentucky listings currently come from 3 employers, including PetVet Care Centers (5), American Veterinary Group (1), and Associated Veterinary Partners (1).