Companion Animal Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Opportunities

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,910 - 48,615; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Access to Continuing Education

Uniform allowance

Competitive vacation and sick leave

OSU tuition benefit

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a full-time Companion Animal Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to provide exceptional medical care to patients at the Veterinary Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. You will assist in various specialties including anesthesia, cardiology, and emergency care while supporting veterinary students in their learning.

The position offers competitive pay, extensive benefits like tuition discounts, and opportunities for career advancement. Applicants must hold an Associate degree in veterinary medicine and be a registered technician in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Completion of VTNE prior to hire date required.
• State of Ohio Registered Veterinary Technician at the time of hire.
• RVT experience with a combination of RVT and Veterinary Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class medical care to companion animals.
• Support veterinary students in their learning experiences.
• Perform anesthesia and emergency critical care tasks.

Skills

Veterinary Technician skills

Patient care

Anesthesia

Emergency care

Education

Associate degree in animal health/veterinary medicine

VTNE certification

Job description

## Companion Animal Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) OpportunitiesApplylocations: Columbus Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R152205Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Companion Animal Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Opportunities## Department:Veterinary Medical Center | OperationsShift 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, “aha!” 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**BehaviorCardiologyDermatologyHospital Patient CareInternal medicineNeurologyOncologyRehabilitationOphthalmologySurgery (Both Soft Tissue and Orthopedic)**Veterinary Care Tech 3 for the following specialties: Hiring Range $28.22 - $35.29**AnesthesiaEmergency/Critical Care**Apply today and we will follow up with you to find your best next experience!**## Additional Information:## Location:Veterinary Medical Center (0299)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**Varying Shifts***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.