Veterinary Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Ankeny, IA is hiring a veterinary technician for a state-of-the-art urgent care hospital opening in late December 2026. Responsibilities include animal restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, medications, surgical prep, and anesthesia monitoring.

Must communicate treatment plans clearly and maintain high welfare standards. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of professional experience; CVT is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary technician experience preferred.
• CVT certification is highly preferred for this role.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples and diagnostic imaging.
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability; administration of medications.
• Surgical preparation and assistance; anesthetic monitoring.
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients; ensure safety and welfare.

Skills

Veterinary technician

2+ years experience

Excellent client communication

Medical record management

Education

CVT certification

CVT preferred

Job 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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/

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