Veterinary Assistant / Technician - Surgical Experience

Job Description

Job Description

Make an impact by joining our team and caring for the pets and people who love them!

Over 30,000 pet owners in the Northern Kentucky – Greater Cincinnati area trust their pet’s healthcare to PetWOW.

Who We Are:

PetWOW is a family-owned company started in 1971: we have two locations in Northern Kentucky and operate a fleet of mobile vehicles that perform house calls in the Greater Cincinnati area.

We are passionate about our mission of strengthening people and pets by making pet care easy!

We care about our team and their well-being, offering growth opportunities, flexible and fair scheduling rotations, team unity events, and frequent recognition and rewards based on performance.

Description

Are you passionate about animals and looking to further your career in a fast-paced veterinary hospital? We are looking for a skilled, caring, and detail-oriented SURGICAL veterinary assistant/technician to join our team. Our surgical techs play a direct role in assisting veterinarians with various medical procedures and provide high-quality care to our furry patients and their pet parents.

To provide the best possible care for our patients, team members should be comfortable working within our operating hours and maintaining flexibility as scheduling needs arise. While this position is primarily based at one hospital location, occasional coverage at our nearby hospitals (all within a 15-mile radius) may be requested to support our teams and patients. Because schedules are built around patient care needs, some week-to-week variation may occur. Candidates with reliable availability, adaptability, and a collaborative, team-focused approach will be especially successful in this role

Responsibilities

· Collect vital information on animals' health and record electronically.

· Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and perform dental procedures.

· Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.

· Prepare and maintain medical equipment and supplies.

· Take X-rays and collect laboratory samples for testing

· Provide supportive care for hospitalized pets.

· Educate clients about products and services.

· Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

· Place IV catheters

· Intubation of both canines and felines

· Utilize in-house IDEXX lab machines

Requirements

Qualifications

Must have prior experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital with a demonstrable surgical and clinical skill set.

Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately. Superior handling/restraint skills

Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Effective and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.

Flexibility to work a fair rotation of evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical fitness: this role is very demanding. You must be able to help restrain large animals, help carry heavy loads, and be on your feet for extended periods.

CVT, LVT, RVT credential preferred and accompanied by increased pay..

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

$2000.00 onboarding signing bonus paid in three installments:

$500.00 on 1st paycheck/$500.00 upon completion of training/ $1000.00 6 months post-training

Annual Salary Range: $40,560 - $52,000.0

Placement within range is determined by licensure and experience, with Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs having passed VTNE) qualifying for the higher end of the scale.

Free In-House Veterinary Services

At cost third-party veterinary services and products

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement

Uniform and Shoe Benefits

CE allowance provided to licensed technicians.

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