Registered Vet Tech - 4-Day Week, Benefits

Maplewood Veterinary Center; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k) plan

Professional development

Job summary

Maplewood Veterinary Center in Pleasant Valley Township, IA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician. You will assist veterinarians, perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement, and maintain medical records. Schedule is 4 days/week, Mon-Fri, 7:15 AM-5:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch; weekends are not required.

Compensation: $19-$21/hour based on experience. Requirements include RVT certification and the ability to handle animals safely, with knowledge of common diseases

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Familiarity with common disease states and reporting changes.
• Knowledge of hospital safety guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Education

RVT certification

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Radiographs

IV catheter placement

Job description

Maplewood Veterinary Center in Pleasant Valley Township, IA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician. You will assist veterinarians, perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement, and maintain medical records. Schedule is 4 days/week, Mon-Fri, 7:15 AM-5:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch; weekends are not required.

Compensation: $19-$21/hour based on experience. Requirements include RVT certification and the ability to handle animals safely, with knowledge of common diseases