Veterinary Surgical Assistant

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 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.

Responsibilities

· 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.

PetWow: Making Pet Care Easy for Over 50 Years

PetWow is a family-owned veterinary practice proudly serving the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. For more than five decades, over 30,000 pet owners have trusted us to deliver top-notch veterinary and grooming services—with a smile.

With two modern facilities in Highland Heights and Florence, KY, plus a mobile veterinary fleet and a professional Customer Care Center, we’re redefining convenience and care in veterinary medicine.

At the heart of PetWow is a simple mission: to make pet care easy so pets live healthier, happier lives. We live out this mission with an unwavering devotion to our core values:

- We Got This

- Do Your Part

- Team First

- No Jerks

- We Do Good Work

We’re more than a workplace—we’re a team that looks out for one another. Our culture is people-first, positive, and growth-oriented. We believe great pet care starts with a great team, and we invest accordingly by providing professional development, strong leadership, and a workplace where your voice matters. In fact, we were named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati.com based on our team's feedback! We also won a 2025 Best Workplaces award from NKY Magazine!

Whether you're calling our Care Center or stepping into one of our hospitals, you’ll feel the PetWow difference; friendly faces, compassionate care, and a shared passion for strengthening families by caring for their pets.

If you’re looking to be a part of a culture where hard work earns respect, meaningful work is done, and a community of support is cultivated, look no further!