Registered Veterinary Technician - 4-Day Week, Growing Hospital

Maplewood-Veterinary-Center; 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

Full-time benefits

Job summary

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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and an expanding hospital with a dedicated physical therapy and surgical center.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability 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

Animal handling

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification

Job description

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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and an expanding hospital with a dedicated physical therapy and surgical center.