Registered Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•Bellefontaine, OH

About The Position

Southgate Veterinary Clinic is a neighborhood veterinary hospital in Bellefontaine that provides small-animal care, including surgery, behavior services, and exotic companion mammal wellness. The remodeled hospital includes six exam rooms, a dedicated surgery suite, treatment space, separate dog and cat wards, and dedicated ultrasound and radiology areas. The practice emphasizes high-quality medical care, strong client relationships, kindness, patience, integrity, and collaborative learning. The Registered Veterinary Technician will provide diagnostic, surgical, anesthesia, and nursing support in a general-practice setting. The role includes triaging patients, collecting and analyzing diagnostic samples, obtaining radiographs, preparing patients and the surgery suite, assisting doctors, monitoring anesthesia, caring for medical and hospitalized patients, educating clients, and maintaining accurate records. The technician will use the clinic’s in-house diagnostic equipment and contribute to workflow and patient-care improvements. The position includes availability for some Saturday shifts and exposure to normal animal-care hazards.

Requirements

Ohio-licensed Registered Veterinary Technician.
Dependable and follows through for teammates.
Compassionate communication skills and ability to build trust with clients during routine and emotional visits.
Comfort working in a busy general-practice setting with surgical and dental cases.
Knowledge of preventive care, hospital operations, and professional ethics.
Experience with sample collection, laboratory analysis, and diagnostic imaging.
Confidence in anesthesia monitoring, attention to detail, and prompt communication of changes.
Availability for some Saturday shifts.
Prepared to work around normal animal-care hazards.
Combination of technical expertise and commitment to animal welfare.

Nice To Haves

Interest in mentoring, process improvement, or expanding responsibilities.
Experience or interest in dental radiography when trained.

Responsibilities

Triage incoming patients and help the team prioritize care calmly and confidently.
Use safe, low-stress restraint techniques while protecting each patient’s comfort.
Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other diagnostic samples.
Capture quality radiographic images and support dental radiography when trained.
Prepare patients and the surgery suite, assist doctors, and maintain sterile technique.
Administer and monitor anesthesia using anesthesia monitors and sound clinical judgment.
Provide attentive nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients with varied acuity.
Use the clinic’s diagnostic equipment and in-house urinalysis capabilities.
Explain treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and home-care instructions to clients.
Maintain accurate medical records and contribute ideas that strengthen workflow and patient care.
Collaborate with teammates, welcome coaching, and share knowledge.
Potentially mentor others, improve processes, or take on expanded responsibilities.