Registered Veterinary Technician

Find your passion again.  Join our fun medical team and be able to focus on the real reason you do this job: The Animals. Everyday you will know that you made a difference for the animals who need you the most. 

We have well equipped facility that allows us to practice a high quality of medicine. We have digital X-rays, a dental suite with digital dental X-rays, ultrasound, therapy laser, multiple anesthesia monitors, IV pumps, incubators, etc. Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits package that includes health/dental/vision/accident/life insurance, CE allowance, and paid time off. 

Many job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the veterinarian with the assessment and processing of shelter animals, including vaccination boosters, medication administration, testing and care of special needs patients.


• Assists veterinarian with all surgeries. Including anesthesia administration, recording controlled substances, intubation of animals, surgical site preparation, observation under anesthesia and recovery.


• Handles & restrains animals for medical care and surgery.


• Implement routine treatment protocols based on standard operating procedures


• Perform diagnostic tests such as fecal flotations, urinalysis, ear cytology, etc.


• Communicates with kennel and adoption staff, volunteers, and adopters with questions regarding veterinary care.


• Prepares and administers daily medication to shelter animals.


• Prepares diets for and cleans animal areas in the clinic.


• Responsible for the daily observation of animal health and welfare of animals in the clinic and throughout the shelter.   


• Reports injuries and/or irregular behavior of animals to Veterinarian.


• Maintains animal health records, treatment records, medication records with all medications filled, surgeries performed, vaccines administered, and treatments given. Coordinates and inputs all info with animal database.


• Assists with medical procedures and proper restraint of pet as needed.


• Participates in hand rearing of animals if necessary.


• Clean all surgical instruments daily, wrap packs, and run autoclave as needed.


• Cleans surgery and restock medical supplies as needed.


• Administers vaccines and boosters.


• Perform nail trims, grooming and bathing and other animal care procedures.


• Answers customer’s questions about the Shelter and the animals accurately.


• Carries out duties and job assignments as delegated by the appropriate supervisor, manager or director. 


• Any other duties as assigned

Physical Effort:

• Heavy lifting and squatting – Routinely lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Sufficient mobility, vision and hearing are needed to ensure a safe work environment. Must be able to be on feet for 4-8 hours in a noisy work environment. The person in this position needs to frequently move about the facility the duration of the day.