Veterinary Technician (RVT)
About The Position
Roberts and Wendt Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join its growing general practice team. The role focuses on compassionate, consistent, high-quality medical care, with opportunities to use and develop technical skills in surgery, dentistry, and client education. The hospital describes its culture as positive, kind, supportive, and committed to professional growth and inclusion. This is a full-time position starting at $22.00 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, and shifts may include 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Flexible scheduling is noted. Responsibilities may vary according to hospital needs and the employee’s experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.
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 others’ growth.
- Availability for rotating Saturdays.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift weight with assistance; the posting leaves the weight unspecified.
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 skills alongside the team.
Benefits
- Competitive pay starting at $22.00 per hour, with compensation reflecting skill set and future performance.
- 401(k) matching and a Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
- Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
- 529 Savings Plan.
- Tuition support program.
- Referral bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Supplemental insurance options for full-time employees, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance.
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service, for full-time employees; this benefit does not apply in states with paid family leave programs.
- Sick time and paid time off.
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
- Pet discounts on services and products, and a 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 for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Occasional coffee runs and meals provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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