Veterinary Technician (RVT)
About The Position
Eastown Animal Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, is a small animal general practice that has proudly cared for pets and their families for more than 80 years. We serve clients throughout Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Runnells, Altoona, and the surrounding communities, building lasting relationships through exceptional veterinary medicine and compassionate service. We’re looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. If you take pride in providing high-quality patient care, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to build your career with an established veterinary practice, we’d be excited to hear from you.
Requirements
- Current Registered Veterinary Technician credential or eligibility for credentialing as required in Iowa
- Strong veterinary nursing and animal-handling skills
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
- Strong communication and client-service skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to accurate medical records
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative veterinary environment
- Dependability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
- Commitment to continued learning and professional growth
- Passion for providing exceptional care to pets and their families
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians in providing high-quality medical care to patients
- Assist with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
- Perform technical nursing duties appropriate to your training and credentials
- Safely handle and restrain patients while prioritizing comfort and well-being
- Collect and prepare diagnostic samples for laboratory testing
- Administer medications and treatments under veterinarian direction
- Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and recovery
- Support dental procedures and preventive-care services
- Educate clients about treatments, medications, preventive care, and at-home instructions
- Maintain complete and accurate patient medical records
- Communicate effectively with veterinarians and fellow team members
- Help maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment areas
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- 529 Savings Plan
- Referral bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Paid parental leave
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Access to Vetcor’s TechLife community of veterinary technicians
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
