Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

New Palestine Veterinary Clinic; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Paid time off

Pet discounts

Six paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

New Palestine Veterinary Clinic in Indiana is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our three-doctor small animal team. You will use your technical skills daily in wellness and sick appointments, dentistry, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgery support.

You’ll enjoy a four-day work week with rotating Saturdays, no nights or holidays, and a team that values collaboration and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician credentials.
• Experience with laboratory testing and diagnostics.
• Proficiency in radiology and basic imaging techniques.
• Excellent patient handling with an emphasis on Fear Free or low-stress techniques.
• Strong time-management and organizational abilities.
• Reliability and teamwork in a busy clinical environment.
• A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection.
• Run in-house laboratory testing, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and other diagnostics.
• Assist with radiology, diagnostics, and basic imaging.
• Follow infection-control protocols.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized treatment and exam areas.

Skills

venipuncture

IV catheter placement

laboratory testing

radiology

diagnostics

patient handling

Job description

New Palestine Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician!

Role: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Status: Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Four-day work weeks with rotating Saturdays; no nights or holidays
Requirements: Registered Veterinary Technician with strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, radiology, diagnostics, and patient handling

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.

Use Your Skills, Keep Growing, and Practice Medicine You’re Proud Of

At New Palestine Veterinary Clinic, we’re proud of the medicine we practice—and we’re just as proud of the team that makes it happen.

We’re a three-doctor small animal clinic in New Palestine, Indiana, caring for patients through wellness and sick appointments, general soft tissue surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and more. We’re also AAHA-accredited and Fear Free Certified, and many members of our team are Cat Friendly certified.

We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician who wants to put their technical skills to work every day, continue learning, and become part of a clinic where people genuinely support one another. If you care about high-quality medicine, low-stress patient care, teamwork, and having a life outside of work, you may have found your people.

Why Our Registered Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Four-day work weeks with predictable scheduling
• No nights or holidays
• Rotating Saturdays so you still get plenty of weekends to yourself
• A supportive team that genuinely helps each other—no egos, no drama
• AAHA-accredited medicine and high standards of patient care
• A Fear Free and low-stress handling approach
• Regular lunch breaks and respect for your time
• Mentoring and support as you continue advancing your career
• A team that celebrates birthdays, milestones, new babies, anniversaries, and the little wins
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us

What Our Registered Veterinary Technicians Do

As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you’ll be an active part of patient care and have opportunities to use your technical skills throughout the day. Responsibilities include:

• Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
• Run in-house laboratory testing, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and other diagnostics
• Assist with radiology, diagnostics, and basic imaging
• Practice Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques to help keep patients safe and comfortable
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized treatment and exam areas
• Follow established infection-control protocols
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians and fellow team members to keep patient care moving smoothly

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a technician who combines strong clinical skills with a positive, team-focused approach. You’ll bring:

• Registered Veterinary Technician credentials
• Experience with laboratory testing and diagnostics
• Proficiency in radiology and basic imaging techniques
• Excellent patient handling skills with an emphasis on Fear Free or low-stress techniques
• Strong time-management and organizational abilities
• Reliability and the ability to contribute effectively in a busy clinical environment
• A positive, supportive attitude toward teammates
• A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and high-quality patient care
• A desire to continue learning and advancing your skills

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

We want this to be a workplace where truly appreciating one another means more than a motivational poster on the wall. Our team members help each other, celebrate together, and recognize that remarkable patient care comes from teamwork and mutual respect.

You’ll find four-day work weeks, rotating Saturdays, regular lunch breaks, no nights or holidays, and flexibility designed to support a healthier work-life balance. You may also enjoy a team coffee run, an ice cream party, or a meal on us.

Most importantly, we want you to keep growing. You’ll have mentoring and support as you build your career because we believe the more you know, the better off we all are.

Bring your skills. Bring your passion. Bring the unique awesomeness that makes you you.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Benefit eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time status. Benefits designated as full-time only are subject to eligibility requirements.

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at New Palestine Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance