Humane Fort Wayne
Registered Veterinary Technician
Humane Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46808
*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
Dental & Radiology Services
* Perform anesthesia monitoring & reporting * Place IV catheters * Perform dental scaling & polishing * Capture high-quality digital radiographs
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 (or equivalent veterinary assistant experience) * Familiarity with Humane Alliance protocols * Commitment to ongoing professional development and CE
*Animal Handling & Care*
* Comfortable working with up to 75 animals per day * Ability to interpret animal body language and use safe restraint techniques * Ability to identify when assistance is needed & ask for help * Ability to stay calm and physically responsive when handling fractious animals
*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
*Work Environment & Exposure*
You may encounter:
* Chemical disinfectants and cleaning solutions * Medical sterilization environments * Needles, scalpels, and sharps * Isoflurane anesthetic gas * Organic materials and biological samples * Typical environmental allergens (fur, dander, etc.)
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Employee discount * Health insurance * Health savings account * Paid time off
Application Question(s): * Why do you want to work for Humane Fort Wayne?
Work Location: In person
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
Dental & Radiology Services
* Perform anesthesia monitoring & reporting * Place IV catheters * Perform dental scaling & polishing * Capture high-quality digital radiographs
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 (or equivalent veterinary assistant experience) * Familiarity with Humane Alliance protocols * Commitment to ongoing professional development and CE
*Animal Handling & Care*
* Comfortable working with up to 75 animals per day * Ability to interpret animal body language and use safe restraint techniques * Ability to identify when assistance is needed & ask for help * Ability to stay calm and physically responsive when handling fractious animals
*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
*Work Environment & Exposure*
You may encounter:
* Chemical disinfectants and cleaning solutions * Medical sterilization environments * Needles, scalpels, and sharps * Isoflurane anesthetic gas * Organic materials and biological samples * Typical environmental allergens (fur, dander, etc.)
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Employee discount * Health insurance * Health savings account * Paid time off
Application Question(s): * Why do you want to work for Humane Fort Wayne?
Work Location: In person