Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; Berlin (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Tuition support

Pet discounts

Job summary

East Holmes Veterinary Clinic in Berlin, Ohio, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician, veterinary technician student, or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency support team. The role offers full-time hours across a 5 x 8-hour shift with on-call responsibilities and a diverse, mixed-animal caseload.

We provide a supportive team, modern equipment, and opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Active RVT credential preferred.
• Veterinary technician students currently enrolled in an accredited program encouraged to apply.
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants with 3-5 years of experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete patient histories and maintain medical records.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery.
• Monitor anesthesia and surgical patients.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• Educate clients about treatments and medications.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.
• Support emergency cases as part of on-call services.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Technician

RVT credential preferred

Veterinary Assistant experience 3-5y

Team collaboration

Client education

Tools

Zoetis Imagyst

IDEXX diagnostics

Digital radiography

Job description

Who We Are

Position Details

Who We Are

East Holmes Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Veterinary Technician Student, or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: 5 x 8-hour shifts with some on-call responsibilities

Experience: Active RVT credential preferred; veterinary technician students currently enrolled in an accredited program are encouraged to apply; experienced Veterinary Assistants with 3-5 years of experience are welcome

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program, and Referral Bonus Program.
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision, supplemental insurance options, paid parental leave, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education allowance, professional development opportunities, TechLife Professional Development Program, and a uniform allowance.
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: An incredibly diverse mixed-animal caseload, a recently renovated hospital with advanced diagnostic technology, six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.

Looking for a veterinary technician role where no two days—or patients—are quite the same? East Holmes Veterinary Clinic in Berlin, Ohio, is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician, veterinary technician student, or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency support team.

As a multi-doctor mixed-animal practice, you’ll care for everything from dogs and cats to livestock, production animals, pocket pets, birds, reptiles, and more while working alongside a supportive team dedicated to exceptional medicine.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Work in a multi-doctor mixed-animal practice with an incredibly diverse caseload.
• Care for dogs, cats, livestock, production animals, pocket pets, birds, reptiles, and more.
• Practice in a recently renovated hospital with advanced diagnostic technology.
• Utilize digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, Zoetis Imagyst, a TCI machine, and in-house IDEXX blood and urine analyzers.
• Expand your skills across medicine, diagnostics, surgery, anesthesia, and emergency care.
• Collaborate with a professional, outgoing, and dedicated veterinary team.
• Partner with local rescue organizations and humane societies.
• Continue growing through mentorship and continuing education opportunities.
• Connect with fellow veterinary professionals through the TechLife Professional Development Program.
• Join a hospital that values compassion, curiosity, accountability, and exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Obtain complete patient histories and maintain accurate medical records.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery.
• Monitor anesthesia and surgical patients.
• Provide attentive post-operative monitoring and recovery care.
• Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples.
• Place IV catheters and support fluid therapy.
• Dispense and administer medications as directed.
• Assist with laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Obtain high-quality digital radiographs.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• Assist with the care and handling of small animals, livestock, and exotic species.
• Educate clients about treatments, medications, and veterinary recommendations.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and teammates.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and support staff.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and jump in wherever needed.
• Support emergency cases as part of the hospital’s on-call emergency services.

What You’ll Bring

• An active Registered Veterinary Technician credential is preferred.
• Veterinary technician students currently enrolled in an accredited program are encouraged to apply.
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants with 3-5 years of experience are welcome to apply.
• Strong veterinary nursing and patient-care skills.
• Experience with or an interest in mixed-animal medicine.
• Confidence with venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Experience with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.
• Knowledge of medication dispensing and administration.
• Excellent client education and communication skills.
• A passion for continued learning and professional growth.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a supportive team.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients and coworkers.
• Patience, compassion, and professionalism in challenging situations.
• Flexibility to work with a wide variety of species and medical cases.
• A commitment to providing outstanding patient care.

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

At East Holmes Veterinary Clinic, every shift offers something new. You might begin by caring for a hospitalized dog, assist with a livestock emergency, and later help treat an exotic pet or support one of the rescue organizations we proudly serve. That variety means you’ll continually expand your knowledge while working with an experienced team that enjoys sharing what they know.

Our recently renovated hospital gives you access to modern technology including digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, Zoetis Imagyst, a TCI machine, and in-house IDEXX diagnostics, allowing you to play an active role in delivering exceptional patient care.

Because East Holmes provides emergency services for established clients, this position plays an important role in supporting hospitalized patients and responding to qualifying emergency calls. If you enjoy emergency medicine, problem-solving, and making a meaningful difference when patients need it most, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to put your skills to work.

Financial Benefits

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• 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)
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits

• 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 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/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• TechLife Professional Development ProgramUniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re a Registered Veterinary Technician, a veterinary technician student working toward your credential, or an experienced Veterinary Assistant who wants to continue growing in mixed-animal and emergency medicine, we’d love to meet you.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at East Holmes 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 unique perspectives and experiences that strengthen our team. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.