Veterinary Technician: Surgery, Wellness & Shelter Care

Humane Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Humane Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support surgical and wellness services, shelter animal health, and compassionate patient care from intake to discharge.

You will triage, assist veterinarians, maintain records, administer vaccines and treatments, and help maintain a safe, clean clinic and animal shelter environment. Indiana RVT license and CE commitment required.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana RVT license required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and CE.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and communicate concerns to the veterinarian.
• Provide hands-on medical care throughout surgical and wellness procedures.
• Assist veterinarians during surgery and wellness exams.
• Maintain drug logs, databases, and accurate patient records.
• Administer vaccines, tests, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain clean, sterile workspaces and appropriate medical inventory.
• Monitor overall health of shelter and foster animals.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Ensure adoption-ready animals are fully vaccinated, sterilized, and microchips.
• Stay informed on current animal welfare practices.

Education

Indiana RVT license

Commitment to CE and ongoing professional development

Job description

Humane Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support surgical and wellness services, shelter animal health, and compassionate patient care from intake to discharge.

You will triage, assist veterinarians, maintain records, administer vaccines and treatments, and help maintain a safe, clean clinic and animal shelter environment. Indiana RVT license and CE commitment required.