Registered Veterinary Technician: Full-Time with Benefits & Growth

Veterinary Practice Partners; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa, is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. The role requires compassionate animal handling and clear client communication.

The successful candidate will perform lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, maintain medical records, and ensure a clean, well-stocked hospital environment while following safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• 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

Safety awareness

Education

RVT certification

Job description

Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa, is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. The role requires compassionate animal handling and clear client communication.

The successful candidate will perform lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, maintain medical records, and ensure a clean, well-stocked hospital environment while following safety guidelines.