Registered Veterinary Technician

Bondurant Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced multi-doctor general small animal practice located in Bondurant, IA with a sister clinic in Newton, IA. We offer many services to provide 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. Both hospitals are AAHA certified.

About the role

Our hours of operation are:

• Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday: Open the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and 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
• Withstand unpleasant odors and noises
• May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases

Opportunities for professional growth through virtual and hands-on training, as well as continuing development.

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license (required)
• Entry-level RVTs and new grad technicians are welcome
• 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 (blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens)
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture (dental radiography is 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability insurance)
• 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 reimbursement program (available to any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program)
• Career development opportunities
• Referral bonus program for most positions
• Additional benefits may include holiday pay and bonuses

Pay

$19 - $22/hr depending on experience level