Veterinary Technician

PriorityPet Urgent Care; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401k & matching

Paid vacation & sick time

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Ankeny, IA seeks an experienced veterinary technician to join our new urgent care hospital. You will assist in triage, administer medications, manage medical records, perform labs, imaging, anesthesia, and surgical prep, while delivering compassionate client communication in a fast-paced environment.

CVT preferred; 2+ years of experience encouraged. We offer comprehensive benefits, training, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary technician experience preferred.
• CVT credential preferred but not required.
• Strong client communication and medical record management skills.
• Proficiency in radiographic imaging and anesthesia broad skills.
• Comfort with fast-paced urgent care environment and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Triages incoming patients and assists with medical care.
• Collects and analyzes lab samples; performs diagnostic tests.
• Assists with diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Provides nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Assists in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.

Skills

2+ years veterinary technician exp

Client communication

Safe animal restraint techniques

Medical record management

Lab sample collection

Radiographic imaging

Anesthesia administration

Surgical nursing support

Education

CVT preferred

Job description

Company Description

Priority Pet Urgent Care is excited to bring a brand-new, state-of-the-art urgent care hospital to Ankeny, IA, opening in late December, 2026! Open daily from 3pm - 12 midnight, Priority Pet Urgent Care is designed to provide convenient, high-quality care for pets with urgent medical needs while creating an exceptional experience for clients and team members. Our mission is simple: provide easy access to quality veterinary care while ensuring every client knows their pet is our priority. We value teamwork, accountability, compassion, and excellence, and we are committed to creating an environment where our teams can grow and succeed alongside the hospital. To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypeturgentcare.com

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to: Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We’re looking for:

• Experienced veterinary technicians, 2+ years professional experience preferred but not required.
• CVT highly preferred, but not required for this position.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation + Shift Differential Opportunities
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/