About Us
Animal Hospital of Syracuse is a growing, community-focused veterinary practice located in the heart of Syracuse, Indiana, home to small-town charm, friendly local businesses, and the beautiful lake lifestyle of Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake.
Our team is passionate about providing high-quality medicine and compassionate patient care, including advanced surgery (orthopedics), dentistry, holistic services, and unique and challenging cases every day. We value kindness, teamwork, and continuous learning, and we’re excited to welcome a dedicated new team member who shares our commitment to exceptional care.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or a highly experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who loves patient care, enjoys a variety of medical and surgical cases, and thrives in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
New RVT graduates are encouraged to apply.
Externship opportunities are available for students.
Compensation is negotiable and will be based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
- Full-time preferred (part-time available)
- 2–4 days per week
- Typical hours: 7:40 AM – 6:30 PM
- One Saturday per month: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- No on-call
- Flexible scheduling available
Responsibilities
Responsibilities reflect those of a typical general practice and may include:
- Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and surgeries
- Anesthesia monitoring and surgical support
- Placing IV catheters, blood draws, lab work, and diagnostic imaging
- Dental cleanings and dentistry support
- Fear-free, compassionate handling of all patients
- Client communication and discharge instructions
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment
What Makes Us Unique
- High-quality medicine with genuine compassion
- Veterinarians skilled in surgery, including orthopedics and advanced dentistry
- Exposure to unique and challenging cases
- Integrative care: holistic + traditional medicine
- Team-oriented, supportive environment
- Strong mentorship from experienced veterinarians and technicians
- We are an AAHA-accredited hospital
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Overtime pay
- Employee pet care discount
- Uniforms provided
- CE allowance
- License renewal fees covered
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional growth & continual education opportunities
