Our Staff
Below follows a brief job description for our staff.
Registered Veterinary Technicians
The State of Ohio allows individuals achieving the status of Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to perform elevated medical responsibilities with regard to patient care. To become an Ohio RVT, you must go to a 2 or 4 year American Veterinary Medical Association nationally accredited school to receive an associates or a bachelors degree in veterinary technology. You then take the VTNE (national board exam for veterinary technology) and register with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board as a credentialed veterinary technician. RVTs are involved in many different aspects of veterinary medicine and perform many of the duties vital to excellent patient and client care in a hospital setting.
An RVT wears many different hats during the course of their employment - nurse, dental hygienist, surgical assistant, scrub nurse, radiology technician, lab technician, microbiologist, client service specialist, communications expert, transcriptionist, pharmacology technician, manager, nutritionist, animal trainer, behavior counselor, and a sanitation specialist! RVTs are instrumental in caring for your pet and excel in providing client education, helping make you a better-informed pet owner. Continuing Education programs for our RVTs allow for personal advancement in many different facets, including surgical and laboratory technique, client education, as well as educating other support staff on the latest developments in the Veterinary Technician field.
Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants aid our veterinarians during examinations by obtaining detailed medical history, preparing medications at the direction of veterinarians and compassionately restraining pet’s during medical procedures. Furthermore, veterinary assistants help in maintaining detailed electronic case records of client communications and pet’s history.
Front Office
Our front office staff, consisting of Veterinary Assistants and Receptionists, help ensure your visit is an enjoyable one. Our knowledgeable and caring front office staff will deliver excellent customer service. They play a fundamental role in updating and maintaining your pet's computerized medical records.
Hospitality Staff
Our hospitality staff keep your pet comfortable and well-loved during their boarding stay. They are responsible for maintaining the impeccable cleanliness and welcoming environment to which our clients have become accustomed.
Practice Manager
Our Practice Manager serves as a liaison between our veterinarians, technicians/assistants/receptionists and you! She is always available to address any of your concerns and answer any questions that may arise during or after your visit.
In conjunction with our highly-skilled and compassionate veterinarians, our staff works together to accomplish our mission, enhancing the quality of life of the animals entrusted to our care.
