Registered Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health • Bellefontaine, OH

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About The Position

Southgate Veterinary Clinic is seeking an Ohio-licensed Registered Veterinary Technician to provide comprehensive care in a community-focused small-animal hospital. The clinic offers exposure to surgery, behavior, and exotic companion mammal wellness, supported by a remodeled facility with six exam rooms, a dedicated surgery suite, treatment space, separate dog and cat wards, and dedicated ultrasound and radiology areas.

The technician will contribute across triage, diagnostics, surgery, anesthesia, nursing care, client education, and medical records. The role suits a dependable, compassionate team member who is comfortable in a busy general-practice setting and interested in mentoring, process improvement, or taking on expanded responsibilities. Some Saturday shifts are required, and the role involves normal animal-care hazards.

Requirements

• Ohio-licensed Registered Veterinary Technician.
• Dependable, follows through for teammates, and arrives ready to contribute.
• 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 and ability to notice details and communicate changes quickly.
• Collaborative approach to learning, coaching, and sharing knowledge.
• Availability for some Saturday shifts and preparedness for normal animal-care hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in mentoring, process improvement, or expanding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and help the team prioritize care.
• Use safe, low-stress restraint techniques while protecting patient comfort.
• Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other diagnostic samples.
• Capture 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 two anesthesia monitors and sound clinical judgment.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients with varied acuity.
• Use the clinic’s diagnostic equipment and in-house laboratory capabilities.
• Explain treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and home-care instructions to clients.
• Maintain accurate medical records and contribute ideas to improve workflow and patient care.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Liability insurance.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
• Life and supplemental insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
• Paid bereavement program.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Competitive compensation.
• Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
• Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program.
• Career development opportunities.
• Referral bonus program for most positions.
• Additional benefits may be available, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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