Veterinary Technician
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Job Location:
Centerville, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Basic Skill Set Requirements:
1. Positive attitude
2. Professionalism
3. Reliability
4. Ability to follow directions
5. Eager to learn
6. Basic pet restraint/handling skills
7. Customer service/interpersonal skills
8. Basic writing skills
9. Comfort working with computers
The Veterinary Technician position at our clinic is focused on providing support/aid to ourregistered veterinary technicians (RVTs) and doing this the primary roleof this position is to provide animal restraint for our medical staff to safely perform
medical procedures as needed. We expect our veterinary technician-assistants to be at the ready in
the treatment area of our hospital and be proactive in providing help to the technicians
and doctors when a patient enters the treatment area. Patient care comes first; no other
duties should take precedence over patient care. All veterinary technician-assistants
should familiarize themselves with the flow of the clinic so they can better help the medical staff and patients. Many of our vet technician-assistants aspire to become registered veterinary technicians or veterinarians we are here to support you
and help you to learn and grow professionally.
Veterinary technician-Assistant Duties
1. Clock into our payroll platform and be ready to work by your scheduled start time.
2. Walk hospitalized pets clean kennels/litterboxes provide fresh food/water if
needed.
3. Review the schedule for the day so that you are prepared for what needs to be
done for each appointment ahead of time.
4. DVM appointments: RVTs will receive each patient for appointments and gather
a history. If indicated the RVT will then bring the patient back to the treatment
area and hand the patient off to a vet assistant. The assistant will restrain for an
RVT to perform any testing or procedure needed (i.e. heartworm test blood draw
nail trim ear swab etc.)
a. Vet assistants can expand duties based on experience/training
5. Surgery cases: RVTs will receive each patient in the morning to check in surgical
cases. Once the patient is admitted in the hospital the RVT will bring the patient
back to the treatment area and hand the patient off to a vet assistant. The assistant
will restrain the pet to allow the RVT to place a catheter draw blood or do any
other procedure needed to prep the pet for surgery.
6. Technician appointments: An RVT will receive the patient and bring back to
treatment area to hand off to the vet assistant. The assistant will restrain for nail
trims blood draw medication administration cold laser therapy etc as needed.
7. Make sure exam rooms and the treatment area are stocked and clean throughout
the day. Close the exam rooms at the end of the business day.
8. Keep up on laundry cleaning surgical instruments wrapping and autoclaving
surgical packs (once trained).
9. At the end of the day help with the closing list.
At AmeriVet were committed to your growth development well-being and success. We empower team members with the resources support and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
Heres what you can expect when you join our team:
Tailored development programs mentorship and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
Competitive pay performance bonuses 401(k) matching and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
Health dental vision life insurance and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
Generous paid time off and holidays because your personal time matters.
A supportive collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.
At AmeriVet your unique skills and passion are celebrated and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
At AmeriVet were committed to your growth development well-being and success. We empower team members with the resources support and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
Heres what you can expect when you join our team:
Tailored development programs mentorship and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
Competitive pay performance bonuses 401(k) matching and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
Health dental vision life insurance and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
Generous paid time off and holidays because your personal time matters.
A supportive collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.
At AmeriVet your unique skills and passion are celebrated and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
About Company
At AmeriVet, we collaborate and become true veterinary partners with practice owners by supporting the business side of your practice.
