Registered Veterinary Technician

Humane Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; 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, IN is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support surgical and wellness services, shelter animal health, and compassionate patient care from intake to discharge.

You will triage, assist veterinarians, maintain records, administer vaccines and treatments, and help maintain a safe, clean clinic and animal shelter environment. Indiana RVT license and CE commitment required.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana RVT license required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and CE.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and communicate concerns to the veterinarian.
• Provide hands-on medical care throughout surgical and 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.
• Monitor overall health of shelter and foster animals.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Ensure adoption-ready animals are fully vaccinated, sterilized, and microchips.
• Stay informed on current animal welfare practices.

Education

Indiana RVT license

Commitment to CE and ongoing professional development

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