The role involves preparing patients for surgery, including catheter placement and anesthesia induction, and monitoring patients throughout surgical and dental procedures. Additionally, the assistant is responsible for diagnostic testing, administering treatments, and providing nursing care for hospitalized pets.
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!
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.
We are searching for a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Veterinary Surgical Assistant to welcome to our team. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced veterinary hospital where advanced technical skills, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential and utilized daily. Licensed Veterinary Technicians play a critical role in induction/anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and patient recovery while partnering closely with our veterinarians to deliver exceptional medical care. 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.
· Prepare patients for surgery, including catheter placement, anesthesia induction, and surgical setup · Intubate canine and feline patients and monitor anesthesia throughout procedures · Perform dental procedures · Take digital radiographs and collect laboratory samples for diagnostic testing · Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed · Monitor hospitalized patients and provide nursing care 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. ·Ability to participate in our team-based schedule with fair rotations. ·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. 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
$41,600 – $43,680. Hourly is $20.00/hr - $21.00/hr. Placement within range is determined by experience. 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 (Maternity Leave) and Long-Term Disability Retirement Uniform and Shoe Benefits PWVT
Candidates must have prior experience in a veterinary clinic and the ability to safely handle and restrain animals. The role requires physical fitness to handle large animals and heavy loads, along with strong professional communication skills.
Market context
Dental assisting roles in Kentucky are often shaped by steady demand in private practices, clinics, and group offices that need certified support staff. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for a Dental Assisting certificate or relevant experience, plus current X-ray and CPR credentials and a team-oriented approach. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to confirm fit and save research time.
