Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgical Experience Required

Rootstown Veterinary Hospital Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

CE allowance

License renewal reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Paid time off

Pet discounts after 90 days

Job summary

Rootstown Veterinary Hospital in Rootstown, Ohio is seeking a compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician with an emphasis on anesthesia and surgery. You’ll work closely with doctors and team members to support exams, procedures, and patient care in a small-animal practice.

The role focuses on high-quality patient care, strong client communication, and a collaborative team culture. The hospital emphasizes no emergency after-hours shifts and professional growth within a privately owned clinic.

Qualifications

• Active RVT license in the state of Ohio.
• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology.
• Strong clinical background in anesthesia and surgical care.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and client education skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical and dental procedures.
• Collect and process laboratory samples.
• Perform radiology and diagnostic imaging.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Hospitalize and monitor patients.
• Educate clients on medications, treatments, and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and treatment areas.
• Work collaboratively to provide exceptional patient and client care.

Skills

Clinical veterinary technician

Anesthesia & surgical care

Communication skills

Client education

Multitasking

Team-oriented

Education

RVT license (Ohio)

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Rootstown Veterinary Hospital | Rootstown, Ohio

Independently Owned | AAHA-Accredited | No Nights, No Emergency On Calls

Rootstown Veterinary Hospital is a high-quality, privately owned, three-doctor small animal practice seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Veterinary Technician with a surgical focus to join our team.

We are a well-established hospital dedicated to exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. Privately owned and operated, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where our staff can continue to learn and grow.

As an RVT at Rootstown Vet Hospital, you’ll work closely with our veterinarians and fellow team members, utilizing your technical skills in a wide variety of cases. From routine wellness care to surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and emergencies, every day offers new opportunities to make a difference.

What Makes Our Hospital Different?

• Supportive Environment: We don't believe in leaving you stranded. We operate with an incredible support team, ensuring you always have the backup needed for seamless patient care.
• Top-Tier Care Standards: We prioritize medical excellence and community trust over corporate volume. Our facility features advanced monitoring equipment, high surgical standards, and exceptional patient care protocols. We treat every patient with the care we’d want our own pets to receive.
• A Tight-Knit Team Culture: Our core team has been together for over three years! We support each other on the floor and connect off the floor through regular team events, a monthly book club, and interactive quarterly meetings where every voice is heard.
• Protect Your Peace: Love vet med but hate the grueling emergency hours? We have zero emergency or after-hours call shifts. When your scheduled shift is done, you go home.

Your Role in the Hospital

As an RVT, you will work alongside our team, taking ownership of appointment and surgical flow, patient safety, and supporting our Doctors.

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical and dental procedures
• Collect and process laboratory samples
• Perform radiology and diagnostic imagingAdminister medications and treatments as directed
• Hospitalize and monitor patients
• Educate clients on medications, treatments, and preventive care
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Prepare and maintain equipment and treatment areas
• Work collaboratively to provide exceptional patient and client care

Who You Are

• You hold an active RVT license in the state of Ohio.
• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology.
• You have a strong clinical background comfortable in veterinary anesthesia and surgical care.
• You are organized, attentive to detail, and calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and client education skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
• You bring a positive, collaborative energy to the team and care deeply about maintaining high standards of medical care.

Schedule & Perks

• Schedule: Full-time or Part-time options available, up to 30 - 34 hours per week, with rotating Saturdays.
• Pay: Competitive hourly wage ($21 - $24 range) based on experience.
• The Benefits: 401(k) with company match, CE allowance, license renewal reimbursement, a generous uniform allowance, paid time off, and employee discounts for your own pets after 90 days.

If you’re looking for a practice that values your hard work and feels like a second home (with extra pet hair and tail wags), we’d love to meet you!