Licensed Veterinary Technician

PetWow; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 40,560 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free in-house veterinary services

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

PetWow is looking for a skilled surgical veterinary technician to join their team in Highland Heights, Kentucky. This role involves assisting veterinarians during various medical procedures and providing exceptional care to pets. Candidates should have experience in veterinary settings and demonstrate strong surgical and clinical skills.

The position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $40,560 to $52,000, with a $2,000 signing bonus. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacations, and free veterinary services.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital is essential.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely.
• Must be adaptable and capable of multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record vital information on animals' health.
• Assist during examinations and surgeries.
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by veterinarians.
• Prepare and maintain medical equipment.
• Provide supportive care for hospitalized pets.

Skills

Veterinary surgical skills

Animal handling and restraint

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Multitasking

Physical fitness

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT, LVT, RVT)

Tools

IDEXX lab machines

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Signing bonus of $2,000.00 paid in three installments: $500.00 on 1st paycheck, $500.00 upon completion of training, $1,000.00 6 months post-training.

Annual salary range: $40,560 - $52,000.00. 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.

Benefits

• 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.

EEO Statement

PetWOW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.