Registered Veterinary Technician

Humane Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Humane Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to support surgical and wellness services for shelter animals. This role requires an Indiana RVT license and offers a chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on animal health. Responsibilities include triaging patients, providing medical care, and maintaining accurate records. Join a passionate team working towards the welfare of every animal treated, ensuring they receive quality care from intake to discharge.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Indiana RVT license to practice.
• Demonstrate veterinary care skills and effective communication.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and communicate concerns to the veterinarian.
• Provide hands-on medical care throughout surgical procedures.
• Administer vaccines, tests, medications, and treatments.
• Monitor overall health of shelter and foster animals.

Skills

Veterinary care skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Calm under stress

Capacity to lead and support others

Education

Indiana RVT license

Commitment to ongoing professional development and CE

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Join Our Medical Team as a Veterinary Technician at Humane Fort Wayne!

Are you passionate about animal health, skilled in veterinary care, and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization? This role is a cornerstone of our clinical operations—supporting surgical and wellness services, shelter animal health, and providing compassionate patient care from intake to discharge. As a key team member, you will help ensure every animal we treat receives safe, appropriate, and quality care.

What You’ll Do

Surgery & Wellness Care

• Triage patients and communicate concerns to the veterinarian
• Provide hands‑on medical care throughout surgical & wellness procedures
• Assist veterinarians during surgery and wellness exams
• Maintain drug logs, databases, and accurate patient records
• Administer vaccines, tests, medications, and treatments
• Maintain clean, sterile workspaces and appropriate medical inventory

Shelter Medicine & Animal Wellness

• Monitor overall health of shelter & foster animals
• Administer appropriate treatments and medical care
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Maintain a safe, healthy, properly supplied shelter environment
• Ensure adoption‑ready animals are fully vaccinated, sterilized, and microchipped
• Stay informed on current animal welfare practices

What You Bring

Education & Qualifications

• Indiana RVT license
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and CE

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for 8+ hours
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs
• Good fine motor skills, vision, hearing, balance, and mobility
• Ability to kneel, bend, climb, and navigate tight spaces
• Ability to work in varying environmental temperatures

Emotional & Mental Strength

We know this work is deeply meaningful—and sometimes emotionally difficult:

• Ability to stay calm under stress
• Ability to respond quickly to medical situations (with training)
• Ability to process information and make informed decisions
• Resilience when coping with loss, medical complications, or euthanasia
• Capacity to lead, delegate, and support others
• Ability to ask for help and work as part of a team