Veterinary Assistant, Surgery
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Schedule: Full Time | Varying Schedule | Weekdays Only
Compensation: $20-23/hr, Dependent On Experience
We are offering a $500 sign on bonus for this position!
Why join Care Center, Cincinnati
At Care Center Cincinnati, you'll be part of a team that is passionate about strengthening the bond between pets and the people who love them. Our state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital is built on a foundation of compassion, teamwork, respect, and clinical excellence, where every team member plays an important role in delivering exceptional patient care. You'll work alongside experienced veterinary professionals in a collaborative environment that values open communication, continuous learning, and mutual support. Here, your skills and dedication will make a meaningful difference—not only for patients and their families, but also for the referring veterinary community we proudly serve. If you're looking for a purpose-driven career where you can grow, contribute, and truly belong, you'll find it at Care Center Cincinnati.
In Your Day-To-Day, You Will- Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient exams, treatments, diagnostics, and medical procedures to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Monitor surgical and hospitalized patients, providing attentive nursing support and recognizing changes in patient condition.
- Prepare patients for surgery by performing surgical prep, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting the team throughout surgical procedures.
- Collect and prepare laboratory samples while ensuring surgical equipment and treatment areas are clean, organized, and ready for use.
- Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and fellow team members to ensure seamless patient care and continuity throughout each shift.
- Educate and support pet owners by providing compassionate updates and clear discharge and home-care instructions.
- Maintain accurate medical records and document patient treatments, observations, and communications in a timely manner.
- Help foster a clean, safe, and efficient hospital environment while always advocating for the health, comfort, and well-being of every patient.
What You Bring
A positive, team-first attitude with the initiative to jump in, help where needed, and contribute to a collaborative hospital environment.
- The ability to remain calm, adaptable, and focused while working in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical setting.
- A genuine passion for animal care and a desire to learn, grow, and build your veterinary skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to providing compassionate care to patients and exceptional service to clients.
- A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Previous veterinary, clinical, or animal handling experience is preferred, but not required—we're happy to train motivated individuals.
- The ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and comfortably perform the physical responsibilities of the role.
- A dependable work ethic, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to support your teammates while delivering outstanding patient care.
Perks & Benefits:
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Internal continuing education opportunities
- 16-Week VTNE Study Group
- Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
- Employee pet stipend
- Employee pet wellness benefits
- NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
Uniform allowance - Referral bonus program
- Breakdown of health insurance benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Free therapy through TalkSpace
- AD&D insurance
- Life insurance
- Long term disability
- Company paid short term disability
- FSA/HSA available
- 401k + company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous PTO allowance
At Care Center Cincinnati, no two days are the same. As one of the region's premier emergency and specialty hospitals, you'll care for a diverse caseload ranging from critical emergencies to complex referral cases, utilizing advanced diagnostics, specialized equipment, and cutting-edge treatment options. Our collaborative team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and highly skilled support staff work together to provide exceptional patient care around the clock. It's an environment where curiosity is encouraged, technical skills are continuously challenged, and every shift offers the opportunity to learn something new while making a meaningful impact.
Know Someone Amazing?
If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great RVT, send them our way!
Email [email protected]—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.
Care Center Cincinnati is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, including:
- Blue Ash
- Montgomery
- Sharonville
- Mason
- Loveland
- Milford
- West Chester
- Fairfield
- Springdale
- Forest Park
- Cincinnati
- Madeira
- Indian Hill
- Kenwood
- Deer Park
- Reading
- Wyoming
- Glendale
- Evendale
- West Chester Township
- Mason
- Milford
- Loveland
- Florence, KY
- Erlanger, KY
- Edgewood, KY
- Crestview Hills, KY
- Fort Mitchell, KY
- Independence, KY
- Hebron, KY
- Bellevue, KY
- Dayton, KY
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest
level, together.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,
veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on
qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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