Registered Veterinary Technician

Westerville Veterinary Clinic; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Westerville Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to clients.

Our ideal candidate has RVT certification, experience in animal care and client communication, and proficiency with veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Medical terminology

Education

RVT certification

Job description

Salary: $25 - $28 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position averaging 35–40 hours per week, typically consisting of four 10-hour shifts. Candidates must be available to work scheduled shifts Monday through Sunday within one of the following timeframes:

• Day shifts: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Evening/overnight shifts: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Some weekend availability is required. While flexibility is important, the team is willing to work with the right candidate to accommodate scheduling preferences whenever possible.

Westerville Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technicianto provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Registered Veterinary Technician with Westerville Veterinary Clinic:

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Westerville Veterinary Clinic:

For more than 50 years, Westerville Veterinary Clinic has been a trusted part of the Westerville community, providing exceptional veterinary care while building lasting relationships with generations of pet owners. Today, the hospital has grown into a thriving 9 doctor small animal practice that offers general practice, urgent care, and evening emergency services under one roof.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.