Veterinary Assistant / Technician

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 veterinary company founded in 1971. We operate two Northern Kentucky hospitals and a fleet of mobile wellness vehicles serving the Greater Cincinnati area. Our mission is simple: strengthen people and pets by making pet care easy. We work hard, move quickly, and care deeply about our team, clients, and patients. We believe great pet care starts with great people, which is why we focus on creating a supportive and team-oriented workplace with opportunities to grow, regular recognition for strong performance, and a servant leadership approach.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Veterinary Assistant/Technician to join our team. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced veterinary environment where teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail are essential. Team members play a direct role in patient care by assisting doctors with exam room appointments, educating clients, and helping create a positive experience for both pets and their owners. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys staying busy, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes pride in delivering high-quality patient care. This role requires flexibility in scheduling across our full range of operating hours as well as the ability to float between our hospital locations (all within a 15-mile radius). Schedules vary based on business and patient care needs and are not fixed week to week. This position requires consistent availability- not compatible with an in-person school schedule or long-term schedule restrictions.

Responsibilities

·Collect vital information on animals' health and record electronically. ·Assist veterinarians during examinations. ·Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians. ·Prepare and maintain medical equipment and supplies. ·Take radiographs 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. What Success Looks Like Successful team members in this role: · Stay calm, positive, and dependable in a fast-paced environment · Handle pets safely, confidently, and compassionately · Communicate professionally with clients and coworkers · Multitask effectively while maintaining attention to detail · Take initiative and work well as part of a team · Adapt quickly to changing patient and hospital needs · Take pride in providing excellent patient and client care ·Must have prior experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital with a demonstrable skill set. ·Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately. ·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, or RVT credential preferred and accompanied by increased pay. 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