Humane Fort Wayne·Fort Wayne, Indiana
The role involves supporting surgical and wellness services, providing compassionate care for shelter animals from intake to discharge, and maintaining sterile environments. Key duties include administering treatments, managing medical records, and ensuring animals are adoption-ready.
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
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
Candidates must hold a valid Indiana RVT license and be committed to ongoing professional development. Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and emotional resilience for handling medical complications or euthanasia are required.
Market context
Registered Veterinary Technician roles in Indiana are typically in steady demand because clinics need licensed staff who can support exams, anesthesia, diagnostics, and client communication. These positions are competitive when employers are looking for candidates with a valid Indiana RVT license, physical stamina, and the emotional resilience to handle medical complications or euthanasia. Before applying, confirm your license status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, including 401(k) matching, health insurance, paid time off, and employee discounts.
