Benefits:

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

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