Compassionate Shelter Veterinary Technician

Ohioanimalwelfarefederation; Ohio; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rescue Village seeks a skilled Veterinary Clinic Technician to support our shelter medical team. Under veterinary supervision, you will assist with medical intake, daily treatments, hospitalized animal care, preventive medicine, surgery preparation and recovery, medical records, and clinic readiness.

You will work closely with veterinarians, Clinic Manager, Shelter Services, and other departments. Strong animal-handling, documentation, and professional communication are essential in our

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Ohio Registered Veterinary Technician license or active progress toward RVT licensure strongly preferred.
• Veterinary clinic/shelter medicine experience preferred.
• Animal shelter experience strongly preferred.
• Strong animal-handling and clinical-assistance skills.
• Knowledge of animal behavior, health observation, sanitation, preventive medicine, and daily care.
• Experience with medical records and veterinary terminology preferred.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, treatments, vaccines, preventives, microchips, and related care as directed by a veterinarian and Rescue Village protocols.
• Provide daily care, feeding, monitoring, and support for hospitalized or clinic-housed animals.
• Support triage, intake exams, and medical intake procedures.
• Use Fear Free-informed, low-stress, safe animal-handling practices.
• Observe animals for changes in health, behavior, and comfort.
• Communicate medical needs and changes to veterinarians and leadership.
• Assist with sample collection, basic in-house labs, and medication dispensing.
• Support preventive care and infectious-disease prevention across the organization.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with setup, handling, and recovery.
• Maintain surgical instruments and clean, stocked spaces.
• Enter findings and treatments accurately in EMR and keep records current.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ohio RVT license in progress preferred

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Rescue Village seeks a skilled Veterinary Clinic Technician to support our shelter medical team. Under veterinary supervision, you will assist with medical intake, daily treatments, hospitalized animal care, preventive medicine, surgery preparation and recovery, medical records, and clinic readiness.

You will work closely with veterinarians, Clinic Manager, Shelter Services, and other departments. Strong animal-handling, documentation, and professional communication are essential in our