Registered Veterinary Technician
@ Alliance Animal HealthRegistered Veterinary Technician
About the job
Newton Animal Clinic is a well-established, AAHA-certified animal hospital offering comprehensive services including surgery, diagnostics, and boarding. We focus on quality animal care, continuous staff training, and a supportive work environment in Newton and Bondurant, Iowa.
Requirements
- Active RVT license
- Punctual and reliable
- Animal restraint skills
- Experience in radiography
- Client communication skills
Qualifications
- Veterinary technician degree
- Ability to work in fast-paced setting
- Commitment to animal welfare
- Flexible availability including Saturdays
- Continuing education willingness
Full job description
Newton Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast paced multi-doctor general small animal practices 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
To learn more about us, click here!
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
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, and anesthetic management.
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
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.
Pay Range: $19 - $22/hr depending on experience level
We’re Looking For:
- 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.
We offer our staff:
- 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
- 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.)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/
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