Registered Veterinary Technician

Newton Animal Clinic•Newton, IA

8d•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, 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
1+ year professional experience preferred but not 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
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

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.)