Summary: At the Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) in Columbus, Ohio, a dedicated team of sheltering, veterinary and animal behavior staff work together to serve animals rescued in ASPCA national cruelty cases and disaster responses. This team works closely with the ASPCA's National Field Response (NFR), Veterinary Forensics, Legal Advocacy & Investigations (LAI), Behavioral Sciences (BST) and Shelter Medicine Services (SMS) teams to ensure well-coordinated operations and high-quality, holistic care for animal victims of neglect, abuse and natural disasters. The CRC team also provides care for animals housed in ASPCA temporary field shelters. The Registered Veterinary Technician, (RVT) is a trained and licensed veterinary technician who partners with veterinarians and other colleagues to deliver top-notch veterinary care. The RVT will deliver compassionate nursing care and assist the CRC veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and diagnostic testing procedures, always following low-stress handling principles and shelter medicine best practices. This role will also assist the Veterinary Forensics team as needed, facilitating examinations and evidence collection for animal cruelty cases. The RVT will divide his or her time between hands-on work with sheltered animals at the CRC facility and supporting animals in foster care and field operations work, based on current team needs. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Nursing Care and Veterinary Support (65%): Provide compassionate and quality patient care, utilizing low-stress handling techniques Proficient technical nursing skills, including but not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation, diagnostic testing procedures and obtaining radiographs Perform basic examinations and triage Prepare samples for submission to outside laboratories and follow-up as needed Assist and perform CPCR Proficient in pharmacology; administration of oral, topical and injectable medications Able to prioritize and re-prioritize responsibilities based on shelter and patient needs Participate in daily medical rounds of all animals in the shelter and regularly participate in Medical, Behavior, Sheltering (MBS) population rounds Review current treatment schedules, medical concern boards, and rechecks to ensure timely delivery of care Observe animals closely for signs of illness, injury, and/or poor medical welfare; document and communicate this information on monitoring sheets, in patient medical records, and/or directly to medical team members Assist with humane euthanasia following disposition decisions and/or in event of urgent medical need Ensure medical areas are kept clean, organized, and ready for use Perform or be willing to be trained to perform dental cleanings and radiographs Adept in administering and monitoring inhalation anesthesia Transport patients off-site for appointments Possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical concepts Proficient in low-stress and safe animal handling and restraint for various medical procedures Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and facility while utilizing appropriate PPE Assist with basic care of animals such as feeding and medicating as directed by a veterinarian Support the collection of evidence and documentation of examinations of live and deceased victims of animal cruelty, including clinical forensic exams and gross necropsies Monitor patients post-operatively to ensure safety and comfort and to identify possible post-operative or anesthesia-related complications Advise supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules Collaboration and Administration (35%): Collaborate with behavior and sheltering colleagues to ensure