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Registered Veterinary Technician

Humane Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Animal Adoptions, Animal Care, Animal Shelter, Clinical Support, Environmental Work, Health Insurance, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medical Records, Medical Tests, Medical Treatment, Operational Support, Patient Admissions, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Record Keeping, Team Player, Vaccination, Veterinary Medicine
LOCATION
Fort Wayne, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Join Our Medical Team as a Veterinary Technician at Humane Fort Wayne!


Are you passionate about animal health, skilled in veterinary care, and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization? This role is a cornerstone of our clinical operations—supporting surgical and wellness services, shelter animal health, and providing compassionate patient care from intake to discharge. As a key team member, you will help ensure every animal we treat receives safe, appropriate, and quality care.


What You’ll Do :


Surgery & Wellness Care


  • Triage patients and communicate concerns to the veterinarian
  • Provide hands-on medical care throughout surgical & wellness procedures
  • Assist veterinarians during surgery and wellness exams
  • Maintain drug logs, databases, and accurate patient records
  • Administer vaccines, tests, medications, and treatments
  • Maintain clean, sterile workspaces and appropriate medical inventory
Shelter Medicine & Animal Wellness


  • Monitor overall health of shelter & foster animals
  • Administer appropriate treatments and medical care
  • Maintain accurate medical records
  • Maintain a safe, healthy, properly supplied shelter environment
  • Ensure adoption-ready animals are fully vaccinated, sterilized, and microchipped
  • Stay informed on current animal welfare practices
What You Bring


Education & Qualifications


  • Indiana RVT license 
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and CE
Physical Requirements


  • Ability to stand or sit for 8+ hours
  • Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs
  • Good fine motor skills, vision, hearing, balance, and mobility
  • Ability to kneel, bend, climb, and navigate tight spaces
  • Ability to work in varying environmental temperatures
Emotional & Mental Strength


We know this work is deeply meaningful—and sometimes emotionally difficult:


  • Ability to stay calm under stress
  • Ability to respond quickly to medical situations (with training)
  • Ability to process information and make informed decisions
  • Resilience when coping with loss, medical complications, or euthanasia
  • Capacity to lead, delegate, and support others
  • Ability to ask for help and work as part of a team

About the Company

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