Veterinary Assistant / Technician - Surgical Experience
About the position 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 seeking a skilled, caring, and detail-oriented SURGICAL veterinary 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.
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
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- CVT, LVT, RVT credential preferred and accompanied by increased pay.
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
- 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.