Overview
The Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES) is a 24-hour referral and critical care hospital located in Fort Wayne, IN. NIVES provides specialized care in Small Animal Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Critical Care Services. We serve the clients of NE Indiana, SE Michigan & SW Ohio.
Ideal candidates are friendly, detail-oriented, and have strong multi-tasking skills. All candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle difficult situations with sensitivity and tact. We have an extensive training period. If you’re committed to learning, we can provide the opportunity!
Critical Care Registered Veterinary Technician/Assistant duties include but are not limited to: assisting DVMs, restraint, advanced CPR training, intensive care nursing, anesthesia monitoring, blood draws, administering medications, radiology, and client communication/patient discharge. Must be interested in caring for patients with complex medical needs.
Internal Medicine RVT/Assistant duties include but are not limited to: assisting the internist, restraint, anesthesia monitoring, blood draws, administering medications, radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, chemotherapy, and client communication/patient discharge. Must be interested in caring for patients with complex medical needs.
Surgical RVT/Assistant duties include but are not limited to: assisting the surgeon, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, blood draws, administering medications, performing CT studies, and client communication/patient discharge.
Base Educational Requirements: RVT – High School Diploma or GED, VTNE, and state license.
Assistant – High School Diploma or GED, veterinary experience ideal.
*Wages vary with experience*
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Multi-tasking, problem-solving, detail-oriented, and adapt to a fast-paced environment
