Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Animals Friends Humane Society

Job Description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Animal Friends Humane Society (AFHS) – Hamilton, OH
Full-Time or Part-Time | $24-$28/hour (based on experience)

About Us
Animal Friends Humane Society (AFHS) is Butler County’s largest and oldest nonprofit animal shelter, serving over 5,000 animals each year since 1952.We serve Butler county's animals and residents through a mission-driven, lifesaving approach, including stray intake, reunification efforts, and essential medical care. Our team is collaborative. If you're passionate about animal welfare and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

Job Responsibilities
• Provide medical and preventive care for shelter animals across all stages of intake, treatment, and adoption
• Assist with surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, and post-op care (spay/neuter and soft tissue procedures)
• Perform diagnostics including lab work including bloodwork, fecals, urinalysis, and radiographs
• Collaborate with veterinarians to develop and upsate treatment plans based on observed progress
• Play an active role in Fear Free handling, behavior-med protocols, and medical decision-making
• Support community programs including TNR, vaccine clinics, and medical consults for AFHS fosters
• Communicate clearly and professionally with adopters, foster, volunteers, and internal teams
• Help maintain medical records and ensure adherence to established protocols and SOPs

You’ll Support These Programs:
• High-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgeries
• Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for community cats
• Pet retention programs for low-income families
• Medical care coordination across departments to support positive outcomes

Qualifications
• Active RVT license in Ohio
• Shelter or clinical experience preferred
• Excellent communication, time management, and clinical skills
• Willingness to follow and contribute to shelter medical protocols and best practices
• Collaborative mindset and openness to cross-training and professional development
• Compassion for animals and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Benefits
• $24-28/hour based on experience
• Paid holidays and sick leave
• RVT license reimbursement
• CE allowance + paid CE time
• Technician association membership dues covered
• Collaborative medical team with mentorship, structure, and shared decision-making
• A leadership team that supports your growth, values your voice, and removes roadblocks

Schedule
• 8-10 hour shifts (flexible start time)
• At least one weekend day per week required (with one weekend day off)

How to Apply
Email your resume to: AnimalFriendsHS@bcohio.gov

Make a difference every day. Join AFHS and help create brighter futures for animals in need.

This is a full time job