Registered Veterinary Technician - Impactful Care & Growth

careers-vettech; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

529 Savings Plan

Referral bonuses

Health, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

Uniform allowance

Vetcor TechLife access

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Eastown Animal Hospital in Des Moines, IA is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our long-standing, small-animal practice. You’ll support veterinarians, perform nursing duties, and help educate clients while delivering compassionate care.

We offer a competitive compensation package, 401(k) matching, tuition support, a 529 plan, generous paid time off, and employee pet discounts. Join a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for RVT credential in Iowa.
• Strong nursing and animal-handling skills.
• Excellent communication and client-service abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Assist with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Perform technical nursing duties appropriate to training.
• Safely handle and restrain patients, prioritizing comfort.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records and communicate with the team.
• Assist with surgical prep, anesthesia, monitoring, and recovery.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential in Iowa

Job description

Eastown Animal Hospital in Des Moines, IA is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our long-standing, small-animal practice. You’ll support veterinarians, perform nursing duties, and help educate clients while delivering compassionate care.

We offer a competitive compensation package, 401(k) matching, tuition support, a 529 plan, generous paid time off, and employee pet discounts. Join a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care.