Registered Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care for our patients and excellent service to clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving pets' lives.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• RVT certification is required and must be current.
• Ability to handle animals safely and with compassion.
• Knowledge of common disease states and alert veterinarians to changes.
• Familiarity with hospital safety guidelines and DEA/OSHA basics.

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 updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas and equipment clean, stocked and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Lab work

Medical record keeping

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

IV catheter placement

Lab equipment

Job description

Salary: $20+ per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: 36-40 hours per week, including rotating Saturdays

Petersen Pet Hospital is hiring a f ull-time Registered Veterinary Technicianto provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Registered Vet Tech with Petersen Pet Hospital

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time offand a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

Key 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 technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintainaccuratemedical records andassistwith medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelinesat all times.

Qualifications:

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification.
• 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.

About Petersen Pet Hospital

Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa is a beautiful, progressive, 8 doctor small animal practice. We are AAHA Accredited, Fear Free, pocket pet friendly upscale practice with an old-fashioned ethic of kindness, quality and caring. Our doctors and team are dedicated to making a visit to our practice a low stress event for our patients and their owners and our client testimonials attest to our success. Led by Dr. Petersen and Dr. Saunders and Dr. McGinty, our veterinarians are well educated and experienced. Most of all, they simply love animals. They are backed by a skilled support team that is friendly and enthusiastic.

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