Registered Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Newton Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced multi-doctor general small animal practice located in Newton, Iowa, with a sister clinic in Bondurant, Iowa. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients, including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High-Speed Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Endoscopy, and Ultrasonography, as well as Medical and/or Vacation Boarding. Both of our locations are AAHA certified hospitals. Our hours of operation are: Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat: Open the First, Third, and Fifth Saturdays of the month from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun: Closed.
Requirements
- A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
- Availability to work some Saturday morning 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
Nice To Haves
- Additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
- The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Anesthetic management
Benefits
- 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
- 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.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
