Registered Veterinary Technician

Company Description

At Wooster Animal Clinic, we're all about giving pets top-notch care in a warm, caring environment where they feel loved and safe. Our hospital is a well-established, fast-paced and high quality 2.5-doctor small animal practice in Northeastern Ohio. We are proud to have provided top-quality pet care for over 50 years now, and our online reviews boast about our friendly and caring approach.

Wooster Animal Clinic strives to offer the most complete pet care coupled with a technologically advanced facility. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients, which include (but are not limited to.) wellness and geriatric care, full-body digital radiography, ultrasounds, echocardiograms, endoscopy, complex dentistry with digital radiography, reproductive services, general and advanced surgery (to include orthopedics), and more.

We're really proud of the amazing team we've built here, and today our crew includes three doctors, three technicians, and more than ten support staff members. We're looking to add another Registered Veterinary Technician to our squad.

Our hours of operation are:

Monday - Friday: 7 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 8 am - 12 pm
We are closed on Sundays

To learn more about us, go to:

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're Looking For:

A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
Availability to work some Saturdays
Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions.
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: