WHO ARE WE?
Pet Wow is an independently owned small animal practice located in Northern Kentucky, 10 minutes from Cincinnati, and only a 15-minutes from CVG Airport! We have been proudly serving the Greater Cincinnati area for 54 years and we have two practices; one located in Highland Heights, Ky, and one in Florence, Ky. We also provide daily mobile services where we see our clients at their homes in one of our fully outfitted Mobile Vehicles. We have a Customer Care Center that handles most customer communication and scheduling, AND we offer full Pet Grooming services at both locations.
Our founder, Dr. Raymond D. Stamper, started Pet Wow in 1971, he was one of 10 children born to an Appalachian coal mining family. He was the only child to attend and graduate college.
Dr. Stamper worked tirelessly to achieve success and build a name in the community, but mainly to provide for his family. He tragically passed in 2001, and the handling of the practice fell directly to his sons, Ray, Shandon, and Aaron.
With Ray operating as CEO, Shandon operating as CIO, Aaron following in his father’s footsteps and attending veterinary school, plus the support of a great team, they managed to successfully run, and even better, GROW the practice!
Pet Wow is a product of hard work, community support, resilience, and wanting the best for others.
We owe our success to our community, our customers, and the dedicated people on our team who strive to meet our mission of “Strengthening people and pets, through pet care made easy” every day!
Check out our website: www.petwow.com
PROGRAM INTENT:
At our practice, we are deeply committed to supporting the next generation of veterinarians and giving back to the veterinary industry. Our externship program is thoughtfully designed, backed by research and feedback from recent graduates, practicing veterinarians, and veterinary students across the country.
We’ve crafted a well-rounded experience that emphasizes patient advocacy, client communication, technical skills, surgical expertise, and business fundamentals. Students will gain extensive hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. As a trusted provider of veterinary care to over 20,000 pet owners and a proud partner of the Stray Animal Adoption Program—one of the largest rescues in the U.S.—we handle a significant and diverse caseload. Each week, we care for approximately 850 pets, welcome an average of 83 new clients, manage 160 medical cases, 6–12 emergency cases, perform around 60 spays and neuters, 15–20 soft tissue surgeries, and 5–10 orthopedic surgeries.
Our team of seven exceptional doctors, including three with over 25 years of tenure—one of whom has been with us for nearly 40 years—offers unparalleled mentorship and a wealth of experience. Their dedication to teaching and passion for veterinary medicine create an inspiring learning environment.
7 Doctors
5-1 Veterinary Technician to Doctor Ratio
Staff Breakroom- free snacks, breakfast items, and drinks.
Business Understanding: Students will attend leadership meetings held once a week to understand our practice communication and how we have implemented the Entreprenurial Operating System for an amazing culture and better productivity!
Surgical Suite:
Anesthetic Agent Vaporizers:
· Isoflurane (we have various makes/models):
o TEC 4
o Drager
o Penlon
o Tec 3
o Ohio
· Sevoflurane
o Drager
Scavenging System:
· Veta Vac Anesthetic Gas Evacuation System (Active Scavenger)
Monitors:
· Masimo Pulse-Oximeter
Oxygen Supply System:
· Centrally located oxygen, stored in multiple H-Tanks. Regulated at both central location and through Vetamac oxygen flow meters at each individual anesthetic machine rig.
Dental machine:
· Midmark Mobile Dental Delivery System, Swivel, 5 Position with 2 Integrated LED High-Speed Handpieces and a Scaler
Radiology:
· Innovet Select 20KHz High Frequency X-Ray table
· Fujifilm Prima T2 Digital X-Ray Film Processor
Ultrasonography:
· Sonoscape Ultrasound
In-House Analyzers:
This two-week program offers an immersive learning experience with a commitment of approximately 40 hours per week. Each student's hours will be directly overseen by an assigned doctor, with flexibility in the scheduled start and end times to accommodate individual needs.
Our program is thoughtfully designed to balance a manageable workload with abundant opportunities for growth. We are deeply committed to providing students with hands-on experience tailored to their comfort level and the guidance of our overseeing DVMs. Prior to the externship, our Externship Coordinator will meet with students to discuss their goals—whether that involves gaining proficiency in surgical procedures, client communication, or other clinical skills, we will do whatever it takes to make sure these goals are met!
We strive to ensure that every student completes the program with their goals achieved, as well as a strong sense of confidence and pride in their accomplishments.
We provide a $1,000 housing stipend to support your stay during the externship, along with a curated list of local Airbnb options in that price range to assist with your accommodations.
To help offset food expenses, we also offer an additional $250 for groceries and meals.
If transportation is needed, we may be able to provide access to a company vehicle in certain circumstances, ensuring you have everything you need to focus on your experience with us.
The stipend is provided in full regardless of your usage, as part of our commitment to making your time with us as comfortable and rewarding as possible.
2717 Alexandria Way
Highland Heights, KY 41076
United States