Registered Veterinary Technician
- Hiawatha, United States
- Mid Level
- Posted
Veterinary Technician
About veterinarypracticepartners
- Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa is a beautiful, progressive, 8 doctor small animal practice.
- We are AAHA Accredited, Fear Free, pocket pet friendly upscale practice with an old-fashioned ethic of kindness, quality and caring.
- Our doctors and team are dedicated to making a visit to our practice a low stress event for our patients and their owners and our client testimonials attest to our success.
Responsibilities
- Petersen Pet Hospital
- ull-time
- Registered
Veterinary Technician to
- provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
- What to Expect as a Registered Vet Tech with Petersen Pet Hospital
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification.
Requirements
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
- McGinty, our veterinarians are well educated and experienced.
- They are backed by a skilled support team that is friendly and enthusiastic.
Preferred
- Most of all, they simply love animals.
Pay
$20+ per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
Schedule
36-40 hours per week, including rotating Saturdays
About Petersen Pet Hospital
Led by Dr. Petersen and Dr. Saunders and Dr.