Registered Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality nursing care, assist in surgeries, and support urgent care patients in a state-of-the-art facility. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values mentorship and professional growth, ensuring that both pets and their owners receive the best care possible. If you are passionate about animal welfare and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and their families.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Generous pet discount

Continuing Education allowance

Opportunities for mentorship and leadership

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in various veterinary skills including surgery and nursing.
• Ability to handle multiple species and stressful situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized and urgent care patients.
• Assist in surgeries, dental procedures, and client education.
• Mentor team members and maintain excellent client communication.

Skills

Veterinary nursing skills

Client communication

Surgical assistance

Radiology skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Stress management

Education

Current Ohio RVT license

1+ years of veterinary industry experience

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Surgical instruments

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Overview

My Vet Animal Hospital is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care!

Are you a skilled, compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, team-first environment? Do you love supporting both pets and people, and want to grow your skills while having fun doing it? If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

At My Vet Animal Hospital, we’re more than a clinic — we’re a family built on mentorship, support, and progressive medicine. Our beautiful, brand-new 10,000+ sq ft AAHA-accredited hospital is fully equipped with 2 surgery suites, 11 exam rooms, and a dual dental suite. We offer general practice and urgent care services to a wide variety of species and are deeply committed to the community we serve.

We’re looking for a full-time RVT to join our growing team and be a key player in both our general practice and urgent care program. You’ll work alongside an incredible team of six doctors, supportive CSRs, and fellow technicians who value collaboration and growth.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing high-quality nursing care to hospitalized and urgent care patients
• Assisting in surgery, dental procedures, radiology, and lab work
• Supporting client communication and education
• Jumping in wherever needed – we’re a team-first kind of place!

What We’re Looking For:

• Current Ohio RVT license or soon-to-be licensed RVT
• A positive attitude, team spirit, and love for learning
• Confidence handling multiple species (bonus points for exotics experience!)
• Comfortable working in urgent care or eager to be trained

Perks & Benefits:

• Full-time position with flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Generous pet discount
• Continuing Education allowance: $500/year + 2 paid CE days
• Opportunities to be involved in mentorship, leadership, and program development
• A culture that values your voice, your growth, and your well-being

Job Summary:

The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures, and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The RVT will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
• 1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.