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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Kentucky

24 live veterinary assistant listings in Kentucky from 11 employers — Banfield Pet Hospital has the most openings with 7.

Open Positions24 live
PetVet Care Centers logo

Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute · PetVet Care Centers

Lexington, KYAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Veterinary Assistant

Tri-County Animal Clinic · PetVet Care Centers

Louisa, KYAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Veterinary Practice Partners logo

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners

Hebron, KYPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Louisville, KYAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
MedVet logo

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

MedVet

Lexington, KYAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
PetVet Care Centers logo

ER Veterinary Assistant

Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency · PetVet Care Centers

Lexington, KYAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Internist Veterinary Assistant

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute · PetVet Care Centers

Lexington, KYAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Village Animal Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant at Village Animal Hospital

Village Animal Hospital

Lexington, KYPart-Time · Salary Varies
Pewee Valley Veterinary Center logo

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Pewee Valley Veterinary Center

Pewee Valley, KY~$40k–$46k/yr
Chevy Chase Animal Clinic logo

Lead Veterinary Assistant

Chevy Chase Animal Clinic

Lexington, KY~$37k–$40k/yr
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

Versailles, KYAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
AMC Middletown logo

Veterinary Assistant

AMC Middletown

Louisville, KY~$33k–$42k/yr
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Louisville, KYPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Louisville, KYPart-Time · Salary Varies
PetVet Care Centers logo

Overnight Emergency Equine Veterinary Assistant

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute · PetVet Care Centers

Lexington, KYAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Veterinary Assistant

Skyline Animal Clinic · PetVet Care Centers

Hopkinsville, KYAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Florence, KYPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Lexington, KYAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Pet Care Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Florence, KYAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Barbour Lane Animal Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Barbour Lane Animal Hospital

Louisville, KY~$33k–$37k/yr

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Kentucky Jobs
24 open
Kentucky Salary
$29,350–$36,520
Hiring Cities
8 cities
Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in Kentucky

Statewide Kentucky figures for veterinary assistants.

Kentucky median
$34,140
BLS OEWS May 2025, Kentucky — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
Kentucky range
$29,350–$36,520
vs. national
−11%
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Kentucky — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Kentucky

11 employers have 24 open veterinary assistant roles in Kentucky, led by Banfield Pet Hospital with 7 openings.

Veterinary Assistant Jobs by City in Kentucky

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in Kentucky right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 24 live veterinary assistant openings in Kentucky. They come from 11 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a veterinary assistant earn in Kentucky?

The Kentucky median for veterinary assistants is $34,140 a year, −11% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, Kentucky — 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 11 employers, including Banfield Pet Hospital (7), PetVet Care Centers (6), and VCA Animal Hospitals (3). 8 other employers have openings too.

04Which Kentucky cities have the most veterinary assistants openings?

Across the Kentucky listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Louisville (7) and Lexington (5).