Registered Veterinary Technician

Petersen Pet Hospital

Hiawatha, IAFull time

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Pay: $20; an hour
Location: Hiawatha, IA
Job type: Full time
Posted: Oct 28; Today

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About the company

Petersen Pet Hospital

Veterinary · 11 to 50 employees

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. Led by Dr. Petersen and Dr. Saunders and Dr. McGinty, our veterinarians are well educated and experienced. Most of all, they simply love animals. They are backed by a skilled support team that is friendly and enthusiastic.

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What you'll do

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

What you need

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification
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
Education: a professional certificate

Key skills

RVT certificationanimal careclient communicationveterinary procedureshandle animals safelycommon disease stateshospital safety guidelines

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Perks

vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) plan
Professional development opportunities

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Veterinary Technician Salary: $20+ per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Schedule: 36-40 hours per week, including rotating Saturdays Petersen Pet Hospital is hiring a full-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 A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees Professional development opportunities Key Responsibilities:  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. Qualifications: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification. 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. About Petersen Pet HospitalPetersen 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. Led by Dr. Petersen and Dr. Saunders and Dr. McGinty, our veterinarians are well educated and experienced. Most of all, they simply love animals. They are backed by a skilled support team that is friendly and enthusiastic.