Veterinary Technician - Surgical Experience

PetWow•Cold Spring, KY

9d•$33,280 - $47,840•Onsite

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.

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.

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

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
$33,280.00 - $40,560.00 annually without formal certification/degree.
$44,200.00 - $47,840.00 annually with a veterinary technician degree.
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.
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