Veterinary Care Technician 2 (RVT) – SOCC – New Hire Signing Bonus!

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Job Title :

Veterinary Care Technician 2 (RVT) SOCC New Hire Signing Bonus!

Department :

Veterinary Medicine Spectrum of Care

The College of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting a Registered Veterinary Technician to work in its Spectrum of Care Clinic.

Work involves assisting a veterinarian in technical procedures and activities involving animal care, specifically in the areas of wellness, dentistry, surgery, and anesthesia.

Successful candidate assists team clinicians and care-giving colleagues with the reception, treatment, and monitoring of all patients within the Spectrum of Care Clinic.

The Registered Veterinary Technician provides high level patient care in a fast-paced, high patient load, veterinary practice facility.

Technicians focus on assisting faculty with assessment, treatment, and procedures related to quality patient care. The position requires detailed knowledge of biological parameters and value interpretation, restraint techniques, ability to triage and take action in emergent situations as well as the ability to acquire vitals and monitoring hospitalized patients for changing needs.

Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, administration, other technicians, and faculty. Should possess lab skills including working knowledge of lab equipment and protocols.

Must be able to accurately track patient progress and keep proper documentation as well as effectively learn and use electronic medical record program.

This position requires the use of anesthesia and radiological machines including dental radiology equipment. Position responsible for maintaining clean and efficient work areas and performing "end-of-shift" duties which may include dust mopping, wet mopping, laundry, trash removal, and other duties as assigned.

Technicians are expected to mentor and train new employees and participate in regular continuing education to maintain required state licensing.

The successful candidates will be expected to work 40 hours a week based on primary work unit, identified shift, and organizational need and are subject to change with advance notice.

May require work on holidays, evenings, and weekends. Successful candidate must be a Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Ohio and complete a background check.

Hiring Range : $23.89 - $29.86 per hour

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.