Veterinary Technician

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Davenport, IA, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in medical, surgical, and preventive care for dogs, cats, and pigs. You will manage patient intake and monitor anesthesia during procedures, assist with surgeries, and perform laboratory tests.

Responsibilities include administering medications and vaccines, maintaining medical records, and educating clients on preventive care and postoperative instructions.

Qualifications

• Must hold licensed or registered veterinary technician credentials.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures and animal care.
• Strong communication for client education.
• Compassionate, team-oriented mindset.
• Interest in small and farm animal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Supporting veterinarians in medical, surgical, and preventive care for dogs, cats, and pigs.
• Managing patient intake and monitoring anesthesia during procedures.
• Assisting with surgeries and performing laboratory tests.
• Administering medications and vaccines.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Educating clients on preventive care and post-operative instructions.
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and low-stress environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Licensed Vet Tech

Veterinary care

Client education

Team oriented

Small & farm animal interest

Education

RVN/LVT certification

Job description

• Supporting veterinarians in medical, surgical, and preventive care for dogs, cats, and pigs
• Managing patient intake and monitoring anesthesia during procedures
• Assisting with surgeries and performing laboratory tests
• Administering medications and vaccines
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Educating clients on preventive care and post-operative instructions
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and low-stress environment for patients and staff

Role

Registered Veterinary Technician

Responsibilities Include

• Supporting veterinarians in medical, surgical, and preventive care for dogs, cats, and pigs
• Managing patient intake and monitoring anesthesia during procedures
• Assisting with surgeries and performing laboratory tests
• Administering medications and vaccines
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Educating clients on preventive care and post-operative instructions
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and low-stress environment for patients and staff

Qualifications And Skills

• Licensed or registered veterinary technician with relevant credentials
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medical procedures and animal care
• Excellent communication skills for client education
• Ability to work effectively in a compassionate, team-oriented setting
• Interest in both small animal and farm animal medicine for professional growth