
Registered Veterinary Technician
Required skills
- Registered Veterinary Technician
- active license
- client communication
- medical record management
- veterinary procedures
- preventative care
- hospital operations
- animal restraint
- sample collection
- radiographic positioning
Nice to have
- 1+ year professional experience
- Saturday shifts
Role summary
Northarlington Animal Clinic is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team in Columbus. This role involves a wide range of duties including patient care, diagnostic procedures, surgical assistance, and client communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of veterinary medicine, excellent technical skills, and a commitment to animal welfare. Opportunities for training and career development are provided. The clinic emphasizes preventative care, client education, and fostering a supportive work environment.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
We’re Looking For:
- A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
- Availability to work some Saturday shifts.
- Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
- Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
- Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
- Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus.
- Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/
Since 1972, Northarlington Animal Clinic has proudly served the northwest Columbus community as a trusted partner in veterinary medicine. As a full-service animal hospital, we welcome dogs, cats, pigs, reptiles, and small mammals with the same standard of excellence and compassion.
Our team is dedicated to more than just medicine- we emphasize preventative care, client education, and the human-animal bond. Every visit is an opportunity to create a positive, lasting impact, whether through everyday wellness, advanced medical care, or community outreach.
We foster an environment built on kindness, integrity, and collaboration, where both clients and staff feel supported. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine, driven by continuous learning, and eager to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, you’ll find a home here.
Hospital Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 6:30pm
- Saturday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
- Sunday: Closed
Click here to visit our website: Northarlington Animal Clinic
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