Full-Time RVT: Compassionate Vet Tech & Care

Petersen Pet Hospital; Hiawatha (IA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to clients. You will support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement while maintaining records and upholding safety. Schedule includes 36–40 hours weekly with rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• RVT certification required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Client communication

Animal care

Veterinary procedures

Safety handling animals

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician certification

Tools

Lab work

Radiographs

IV catheter placement

Job description

Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to clients. You will support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement while maintaining records and upholding safety. Schedule includes 36–40 hours weekly with rotating Saturdays.