Registered Veterinary Technician

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan for full-time employees

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Maplewood Veterinary Center is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate has RVT certification and experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

Salary is $19–$21 per hour, determined by skills, experience, and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification is 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 technical duties such as 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

RVT certification

Animal handling

Client communication

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $19 - $21 per hour, determined by the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Full-time, 4 days per week, Monday–Friday, 7:15 AM–5:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break. No weekend hours!

Maplewood Veterinary Center is hiring a full time Registered Veterinary Technician to 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

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees


• Professional development opportunities

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.


• 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.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification is 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.

About Maplewood Veterinary Center

We strive to provide compassionate care with a focus on preventative and wellness care. We recognize the significance of the special God-given human-animal bond and its value to the health of our community, and we are committed to providing a friendly and welcoming environment that enhances that bond. Visit us at https://www.maplewood.vet/ to learn more!

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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