Registered Veterinary Technician

Newton Animal Clinic•Newton, IA

4h•Onsite

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, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding. We are proud to say that 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. 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.

Requirements

A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required.
Entry-level RVTs and new grad technicians are welcome to apply, we are happy to teach and train!
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, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus.
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.

Nice To Haves

Additional skills in dental radiography being a plus.

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
Competitive Compensation
Scrub Allowance and Employee Personal Pet Discounts
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Holiday Pay, Bonuses, etc.)