Registered Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency
Location: Centerville, OH
Schedule: Full Time | 3rd Shift | 6pm-6:30am | Rotating Schedule: Week 1: Tues. Wed. Sat. Week 2: Sun, Thurs, Fri | One On-Call Weekend Shift Per Month
Compensation: $25-35/hr | $35+ for VTS Credentials | $3/hour Shift Differential from 7pm-7am Mon. through Fri. and all day Sat. & Sun. | On-Call Pay 1.5x hourly rate if called in
We are offering a $5000 hiring bonus for this position!
(50% paid with first check and 50% at the one year mark)
Why Join Care Center, Dayton
At Care Center, every team member has an important role in providing exceptional care to pets and the people who love them. You’ll be part of a collaborative team built on compassion, respect, and open communication, where your contributions are valued and your professional development is encouraged. In our state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital, you’ll gain experience with advanced cases while working alongside skilled veterinarians, technicians, and support staff who are dedicated to helping one another succeed. We believe the best patient outcomes are achieved when all departments work together as one team, fostering a positive and supportive environment for our employees and clients. If you’re seeking an opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact each day, Care Center is the place for you.
In Your Day-To-Day, You Will
- Evaluate and triage emergency patients as they arrive, partnering with veterinarians to develop and carry out appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans.
- Deliver high-quality nursing care by administering treatments, carefully monitoring hospitalized patients, recognizing changes in their condition, and prioritizing their comfort and well-being.
- Apply advanced technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, diagnostic sample collection, radiography, anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery, surgical nursing, and other procedures within your scope of practice.
- Support efficient patient flow throughout the Emergency and Critical Care department while maintaining accurate medical records and consistently meeting high standards of patient care.
- Communicate compassionately with clients by providing patient updates, explaining treatment plans, and offering support throughout the admission, care, and discharge process.
- Partner with veterinarians and other technicians in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to help achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
- Contribute to a positive hospital culture by collaborating with and supporting your colleagues while continuing to build your clinical skills through ongoing education and professional development.
What You Bring
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT, CVT, LVT, or equivalent) with well-developed technical skills in IV catheter placement, venipuncture, anesthesia induction and monitoring, patient preparation and recovery, surgical nursing, dental prophylaxis, radiography, and perioperative patient care.
- Prior veterinary medicine experience and a passion for providing exceptional patient care within a fast-paced emergency and specialty setting.
- A team-first, collaborative approach, along with the initiative to step in wherever needed and assist your colleagues in achieving the best possible patient outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to educate clients, collaborate effectively with veterinarians and other team members, and adjust your communication style for different situations.
- The composure, flexibility, and ability to remain calm while caring for critically ill patients and guiding clients through emotional, high-pressure circumstances.
- Effective organizational abilities, strong clinical judgment, and the capacity to prioritize responsibilities while remaining attentive to detail in a dynamic hospital environment.
- A dedication to ongoing learning and professional development, with genuine enthusiasm for strengthening your technical abilities through continuing education and mentorship.
- A compassionate nature, positive attitude, and commitment to making a meaningful impact each day on pets, their families, and your fellow team members.
Perks & Benefits:
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Internal continuing education opportunities
- Employee pet stipend
- Employee pet wellness benefits
- Uniform allowance
- Referral bonus program
- Breakdown of health insurance benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Free therapy through Talkspace
- AD&D insurance
- Life insurance
- Long term disability
- Company paid short term disability
- FSA/HSA available
- 401k + company match
- Generous PTO allowance
Our Dayton location was established in 2008, and through the years our team has proudly cared for thousands of pets in this AAHA accredited hospital. In June of 2019, we moved to a brand new, 15,000 square foot facility. Our new hospital, located next door to our previous location, is home to 24-hour Emergency Care, Cardiology, and Radiology, Surgery. Our hospital is also AAHA accredited.
Surrounding Areas
Care Center is conveniently located in Centerville and is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout the Dayton metro area, including:
- Centerville
- Washington Township
- Bellbrook
- Kettering
- Sugarcreek Township
- Beavercreek
- Miamisburg
- Oakwood
- West Carrollton
- Moraine
- Dayton
- Springboro
- Riverside
- Xenia
- Fairborn
- Germantown
- Franklin
- Lebanon
- Huber Heights
- Englewood
- Vandalia
- Middletown
- Yellow Springs
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest
level, together.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,
veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on
qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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