Registered Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care seeks a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing exceptional medical care, including animal restraint, diagnostics, and surgical support. With a commitment to animal welfare and a focus on continuous learning, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive environment. The clinic offers a range of advanced veterinary services and fosters strong client relationships, ensuring pets receive the best care at every life stage. If you're passionate about animal health and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

401k & 401K matching program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Active RVT license required, 1+ year experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and medical record management skills.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage, and lab sample analysis.
• Surgical preparation, assistance, and anesthetic management.

Skills

Animal restraint techniques

Client communication

Medical record management

Veterinary procedures knowledge

Sample collection methods

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Company Description

South 31 Veterinary Clinic has proudly served Indianapolis and its surrounding communities for over forty years! Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care for pets at every life stage, from puppies and kittens to seniors. We foster strong relationships with our clients, offering education and resources to support their pets' well-being beyond the clinic. In collaboration with Indy Vet Emergency and Specialty Center, we ensure access to emergency and critical care when needed.

We offer advanced veterinary services, including wellness care, dentistry, surgery, and diagnostics. Our in-house capabilities include radiology, a fully stocked pharmacy, and laboratory services, along with vaccinations, parasite prevention, and behavioral medicine.

We are looking to add an RVT to our phenomenal medical care team! If you are passionate about animal health and motivated to practice top-tier medicine, we encourage you to apply!

Our hours of operation are:

• Mon: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Tue - Fri: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sat: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
• We are closed on Sundays

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re Looking For:

• A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some Saturdays
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full-time employment status vs part-time status.