Veterinary Clinical Assistant
About The Position
PetWow is a family-owned veterinary company founded in 1971, operating two Northern Kentucky hospitals and a fleet of mobile wellness vehicles. Their mission is to strengthen people and pets by making pet care easy. They focus on creating a supportive and team-oriented workplace with opportunities to grow, regular recognition for strong performance, and a servant leadership approach. They are searching for a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced veterinary environment where teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail are essential. Team members play a direct role in patient care by assisting doctors with exam room appointments, educating clients, and helping create a positive experience for both pets and their owners. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys staying busy, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes pride in delivering high-quality patient care. While this position is primarily based at one hospital location, occasional coverage at their nearby hospitals (all within a 15-mile radius) may be requested. Schedules are built around patient care needs, so some week-to-week variation may occur.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Collect vital information on animals' health and record electronically.
- Assist veterinarians during examinations.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Prepare and maintain medical equipment and supplies.
- Take radiographs 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.
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 (Maternity Leave) and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement
- Uniform and Shoe Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
