Companion Animal Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Opportunities

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious academic institution as a Specialty Care Veterinary Technician, where your skills will contribute to world-class care for dogs and cats. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing advanced specialty veterinary services while mentoring future veterinarians. With a focus on continuous growth and development, you'll have access to extensive resources and support for certification. Enjoy a range of exceptional benefits, including competitive leave, medical insurance starting on day one, and educational allowances. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Access to free Continuing Education Resources

Uniform allowance

Support for VTS/specialization processes

Generous retirement plan options

Paid parental leave

11 Paid Holidays per year

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

OSU tuition benefit for dependents

Priority access to OSU sporting events

Qualifications

• Advanced training required for Veterinary Technician position.
• RVT experience preferred, including a mix of RVT and Veterinary Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class medical care to dogs and cats at the veterinary center.
• Support veterinary students while performing at the top of your licensure.

Skills

Veterinary Technician skills

Anesthesia

Emergency Critical Care

Internal Medicine

Neurology

Oncology

Surgery

Education

Associate degree in animal health/veterinary medicine

VTNE certification

State of Ohio Registered Veterinary Technician

Job description

Shift differential (up to $2.50/hour) and weekend differential (up to $4.50/hour), as well as overtime and compensatory time eligible.

Specialty Care Veterinary Technician (RVT) for dogs and cats

Become an integral part of a renowned academic institution where you will utilize your advanced training and skills, to help provide world-class medical care to patients of The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center hospitals!

Our Hummel-Trueman Hospital for Companion Animals clinical teams provide exceptional and comprehensive specialty care for dogs and cats, while also providing unmatched learning experiences for our veterinary students. You will be helping to teach tomorrow's general practitioners and veterinary specialists, while performing at the top of your licensure. Never a dull moment here!

Like human medicine, our advanced specialty veterinary care services include, but are not limited to, anesthesia, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, emergency critical care, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, and several others. Find what inspires you!

Enjoy opportunities for growth and development, including support and mentoring from our Staff Education Coordinator for technicians interested in pursuing VTS certification.

In addition, we offer these exceptional benefits:

• Access to extensive free Continuing Education Resources and annual CE Allowance

• Uniform allowance

• Support of technician VTS/specialization processes

• An array of retirement plan options, each with generous employer contributions

• Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave Program including paid parental leave.

• 11 Paid Holidays per year

• Affordable Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance that begins on day one.

• Lifestyle Spending Account

• OSU tuition benefit for you and your dependents

• Priority access to purchase season tickets to OSU sporting events

Required Education

• Associate degree in animal health/veterinary medicine

• Completed and successfully passed VTNE prior to hire date.

• State of Ohio Registered Veterinary Technician at the time of hire.

RVT experience including a combination of RVT and Veterinary Assistant a plus!

Opportunities include:

Veterinary Care Tech 2 for the following specialties: Hiring Range $23.89 - $29.86

Behavior

Cardiology

Dermatology

Hospital Patient Care

Internal medicine

Neurology

Oncology

Rehabilitation

Ophthalmology

Surgery (Both Soft Tissue and Orthopedic)

Veterinary Care Tech 3 for the following specialties: Hiring Range $28.22 - $35.29

Anesthesia

Emergency/Critical Care

Apply today and we will follow up with you to find your best next experience!