Veterinary Hospital Aide

Veterinary Care I, Inc; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 45,847,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free in-house veterinary services for

At-cost third-party veterinary and pet

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Short-term disability

Maternity leave

Retirement benefits

Uniform and shoe benefits

Job summary

PetWOW in Kentucky is seeking a dependable Veterinary Hospital Aide to support grooming, kennel, hospital, and mobile care teams. You will stay busy in a fast-paced role, assisting with kennels, grooming support, animal handling, and helping with mobile operations.

Flexibility is required as scheduling may vary and some coverage at nearby hospitals may be requested. The role emphasizes teamwork, positive communication with clients and coworkers, and maintaining a clean, organized environment.

Qualifications

• Animal care experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist groomers with bathing, handling, and pet preparation.
• Clean and maintain kennels, grooming areas, and common spaces.
• Safely and compassionately handle pets of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Support mobile operations wherever needed.
• Help create a positive experience for pets, clients, and teammates.

Skills

Animal care

Team player

Job description

Veterinary Hospital Aide

Make an impact caring for pets — and the people who love them.

More than 30,000 pet owners across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati trust PetWOW with their pets’ care.

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 offer potential growth opportunities, supportive management, team events, and regular recognition for strong performance.

About the Role:

We are searching for a dependable, kind, and team-oriented Hospital Aide to support our grooming, kennel, hospital, and mobile care teams.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role for someone who enjoys staying busy and helping animals. Responsibilities include kennel care, cleaning, grooming support, animal handling, and assisting with mobile operations.

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

What Success Looks Like:

• Stay positive and dependable in a fast-paced environment
• Take initiative and work well with others
• Communicate professionally with clients and coworkers
• Take pride in cleanliness, organization, and reliability

Responsibilities:

• Assist groomers with bathing, handling, and pet preparation
• Clean and maintain kennels, grooming areas, and common spaces
• Safely and compassionately handle pets of varying sizes and temperaments
• Support mobile operations wherever needed
• Help create a positive experience for pets, clients, and teammates

Requirements:

• Includes some evenings and weekends
• Comfortable working a flexible schedule without guaranteed set shifts
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable in a physically active, fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift and carry animals of varying sizes
• Strong communication and attention to detail
• Animal care experience preferred, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Pay

$15.00–$16.00 per hour

$500 Onboarding Bonus

• $100 on first paycheck
• $150 after training completion
• $250 six months after training

Benefits

• Free in-house veterinary services for your own pet(s)
• At-cost third-party veterinary services and products
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Health, dental, vision, supplemental, and life insurance
• Short-term (company paid) and long-term disability
• Maternity leave
• Retirement benefits
• Uniform and shoe benefits

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