Registered Veterinary Technician - Full-Time with Benefits

Petersen Pet Hospital; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and 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 our clients.

The ideal candidate will have RVT certification, experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. Salary starts at $20+ per hour, DOE, with benefits and 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 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

Client communication

Animal care

Veterinary procedures

Lab work

Radiographs

Injections

IV catheter placement

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification

Tools

DEA guidelines

OSHA guidelines

Job description

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 our clients.

The ideal candidate will have RVT certification, experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. Salary starts at $20+ per hour, DOE, with benefits and rotating Saturdays.