Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Roberts & Wendt Animal Hospital • Lakewood, OH

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About The Position

Roberts and Wendt Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join its growing team. The hospital provides compassionate, empathetic, and integrity-driven care to patients and clients, with a focus on consistent, high-quality medical care. The role offers opportunities to apply and develop technical skills in surgery and dentistry, educate clients, and grow with support and mentoring from a positive, caring team. Responsibilities may vary according to hospital needs and the employee’s experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule and rotating Saturdays. Shifts may include 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; flexible scheduling is also noted. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour. The role requires a current Registered Veterinary Technician license, veterinary technician experience, and availability for rotating Saturdays. The hospital describes its workplace as inclusive and equitable, where employees are encouraged to be themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and reach their potential.

Requirements

• Current Registered Veterinary Technician license.
• Veterinary technician experience, including surgical and dental skills.
• Passion for client education and serving the community.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, kind attitude and willingness to ask for and offer help.
• Desire to grow professionally and encourage the growth of others.
• Availability for rotating Saturdays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift [Weight] lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgery, including patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery.
• Perform dental cleanings.
• Educate clients about their pets’ care and treatment.
• Support consistent, high-quality medical care in a fast-paced general practice.
• Help teammates and share knowledge to encourage their growth.
• Continue learning and building new skills alongside the team.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only).
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Tuition Support Program.
• Referral bonus program.
• 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-dependent life insurance (full-time only).
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service; this benefit does not apply in states with paid family leave programs.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off.
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
• Pet discounts on services and products.
• Pet food discount program.
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program.
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays (full-time only).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Occasional coffee runs and meals provided by the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed