What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) position at Iowa Veterinary Specialties?
Job Title: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Employment Type: Full-time, hourly
Schedule: Overnights, 10 hour shifts
About Us:
Iowa Veterinary Specialty Hospital (IVS) is a fast-paced, AAHA-accredited, and progressive referral practice in Des Moines, Iowa. Owned by Iowa State University and operational for over 40 years, we provide 24-hour Emergency and Specialty veterinary care.
Position Overview:
You would be using all facets of your technical & nursing skills in a state-of-the-art small animal hospital, practicing the highest quality of medicine. You would be working closely with experienced and knowledgeable emergency doctors, boarded specialty surgeons, exotics professionals, and skilled veterinary technicians & assistants. We are looking for people who have a strong desire to perform emergency medicine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Triage incoming emergency cases
- Obtain, evaluate and monitor patient vitals for both trauma & hospitalized patients
- Collect and prep samples; perform processes in-house diagnostic laboratory testing
- Perform catherization, phlebotomy and different types of imaging
- Induce, monitor and recover patients under anesthesia
- Prepare and administer medications and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Qualifications
- Veterinary Technician Certification
- 1 year experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
- Knowledge of veterinary terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Able to lift up to 40lbs unassisted
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary & benefits package including: 401K(with match), PTO, health, dental, vision and life insurance.
- Employee perks including: free scrubs, volunteer time off, service discounts and the ability to bring your pet to work.
- Vibrant, inclusive and positive team culture with a focus on high-quality medicine and patient care.
- We prioritize work-life balance and aim to create an environment where you feel supported both professionally and personally.
- At IVS, we are devoted to living our core values of: Compassion, Integrity, Quality, Education, and Teamwork.
If you have strong client care skills and want to work in a supportive, high-quality environment, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic and skilled RVTs to our team.
Iowa Veterinary Specialty Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $28
