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Description Registered Veterinary Technician Eye Care for Animals Akron, OH Full-time: M-F 8am - 5pm Compensation $23-26/hr If you are a Registered Veterinary Technician and love working with animals and are looking to advance your career within the veterinary field, we encourage you to apply to become an integral part of our team. Our staff is comprised of individuals passionate about providing the very best in ophthalmic care in order to improve the quality of life for our patients. Eye Care for Animals, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a Full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team in Akron, OH. Practice hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm. No weekend hours . Some on-call will be required. Experience And Skill Requirements Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) REQUIRED Previous veterinary technician experience REQUIRED Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood work, and IV, IM and SQ injections Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment Team player Eager to learn and self-motivated Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to multi-task with a smile Job Overview The Veterinary Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. Tasks include animal handling, pre and post-operative patient care, creating and presenting financial options and estimates, accurately entering service charges into the client processing database, extensive client interaction, and preparing medications. We invest heavily in our teams' growth and development. We provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance. Visit our website for more information about our Clinic! Benefits – Our Care In Action Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members: Support for you is as vital as the support you provide. Competitive pay $23-26/hr -Thrive reviews performance and compensation as part of its approach to recognizing contributions and supporting competitive growth 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care Personalized care for every family-forming journey Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan management tools and assistance Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience-$23-26/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.