Akron-Medina Veterinary Hospital·Medina, Ohio
The Registered Veterinary Technician assists veterinarians with patient care, treatment monitoring, laboratory work, client education, and surgical assistance. Essential duties include preparing patients for surgery, administering treatments, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring high client satisfaction.
Practice Akron-Medina Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort has served the greater Akron areas of Medina, Copley, and Fairlawn since 1965.
We are an animal hospital in Medina, OH, that specializes in full-service, quality, small animal care.
More about the Role The Registered Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.
The ideal candidate is able to work a flexible schedule and has strong background in surgery/surgery tech skills.
A state license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician is required to be considered for this role.
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Competencies Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented.
Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members.
Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner.
Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results.
Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active
Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization
Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client
Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction. Essential Responsibilities Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed. Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education. Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery. Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories. Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures. Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams. Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian. Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment. Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients. Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc. Any other duties as assigned. Requirements/Qualifications State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment Ability to work on weekends as required Previous veterinary experience preferred Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc. Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety Benefits Offered Paid time off Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance Retirement benefits or accounts Bonus incentive Flexible work schedules Career and professional development Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. Pay Range USD $24.00 - USD $27.00 /Hr.
A state license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician is required, along with the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends. Candidates should possess strong background in surgery/surgery tech skills and be able to lift patients or equipment up to 25 pounds.
Market context
Support-services roles in Ohio are often tied to steady patient-facing operations, so employers typically look for dependable candidates who can handle long shifts, flexible scheduling, and direct exposure to blood and needles. These jobs can be competitive because the requirements are straightforward but the work is physically demanding and schedule-sensitive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm you can meet the shift and comfort-level expectations before applying.