Veterinary Technician

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in medical, surgical, and preventive care for dogs, cats, and pigs. You will handle patient intake, monitor anesthesia, assist in surgery, and administer medications.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, educating clients on preventive care, and ensuring a low-stress environment. Farm animal medicine support is an asset.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Passion for animal health and client education.
• Ability to support both small and farm animal medicine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle patient intake and monitoring anesthesia.
• Assist in surgical procedures and perform lab tests.
• Administer medications and vaccines.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure a clean, safe, low-stress environment.
• Educate clients on preventive care and post‑op instructions.

Skills

Clinical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Animal health passion

Farm & small animal medicine

Job description

Role: Registered Veterinary Technician Responsibilities: Support veterinarians in medical, surgical, and preventive care for dogs, cats, and pigs.

• Handle patient intake and monitoring anesthesia.
• Assist in surgical procedures and perform lab tests.
• Administer medications and vaccines.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure a clean, safe, low-stress environment.
• Educate clients on preventive care and post‑op instructions.

Qualifications & Skills: Strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team. Passion for animal health and client education. Ability to support both small and farm animal medicine is preferred.