Registered Veterinary Technician

Humane Fort Wayne; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Humane Fort Wayne in Indiana is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our medical team. You will support surgical and wellness services, shelter animal health, and provide compassionate patient care from intake to discharge.

The role emphasizes hands-on medical care, accurate records, vaccines, and strong teamwork in a mission-driven shelter environment. You will work under veterinarians to ensure safe, high-quality care and maintain sterile workspaces while engaging in ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Indiana RVT license is required.
• Commitment to ongoing CE and professional development.
• Ability to stand or sit for 8+ hours; lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and communicate concerns to the veterinarian.
• Provide hands-on medical care during 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 health of shelter and foster animals.
• Maintain accurate medical records and a safe shelter environment.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Team communication

Education

Indiana RVT license

Commitment to CE

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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