Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Who We Are Eastown Animal Hospital is Hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician! Position Details Role: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Status: Full-time Salary: Competitive and based on experience Schedule: 4 day work week (7:30am-5pm 3 days a week, 7:30-6pm on Thursdays) rotating Saturdays (7:30am - 12pm) Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, tuition support, a 529 Savings Plan, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; supplemental insurance options; Sick Time / Paid Time Off; paid parental leave; and employee pet discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education allowance, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and access to Vetcor’s TechLife community of veterinary technicians Looking for a veterinary technician role where your skills, compassion, and commitment to excellent patient care are genuinely valued? Eastown Animal Hospital would love to meet you! Eastown Animal Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, is a small animal general practice that has proudly cared for pets and their families for more than 80 years. We serve clients throughout Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Runnells, Altoona, and the surrounding communities, building lasting relationships through exceptional veterinary medicine and compassionate service. We’re looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. If you take pride in providing high-quality patient care, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to build your career with an established veterinary practice, we’d be excited to hear from you. Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here More than 80 years of trusted veterinary care in the Des Moines communityDedicated, collaborative team focused on exceptional patient and client careSmall animal general practice with opportunities to use a broad range of technical skillsSupport for continuing education and professional developmentCredentialing support, including state license and VTNE exam fee reimbursementQuarterly team rewards and recognitionAccess to Vetcor TechLife, a community of veterinary technicians company-wideA workplace that values compassion, teamwork, and high-quality medicine What Our Veterinary Technicians Do Support veterinarians in providing high-quality medical care to patientsAssist with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and proceduresPerform technical nursing duties appropriate to your training and credentialsSafely handle and restrain patients while prioritizing comfort and well-beingCollect and prepare diagnostic samples for laboratory testingAdminister medications and treatments under veterinarian directionAssist with surgical preparation, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and recoverySupport dental procedures and preventive-care servicesEducate clients about treatments, medications, preventive care, and at-home instructionsMaintain complete and accurate patient medical recordsCommunicate effectively with veterinarians and fellow team membersHelp maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment areas What You’ll Bring Current Registered Veterinary Technician credential or eligibility for credentialing as required in IowaStrong veterinary nursing and animal-handling skillsCompassionate, patient-focused approach to careStrong communication and client-service skillsAttention to detail and commitment to accurate medical recordsAbility to work effectively in a collaborative veterinary environmentDependability, professionalism, and a positive attitudeCommitment to continued learning and professional growthPassion for providing exceptional care to pets and their families The Extras You’ll Actually Feel The opportunity to use and continue developing your RVT skillsA long-established practice with deep roots in the communityProfessional development and continuing education supportState veterinary technician license reimbursementVTNE exam fee reimbursementEmployee pet-care discountsConnection with fellow veterinary technicians through Vetcor TechLifeA dedicated team that understands exceptional patient care starts with supporting one another Financial Benefits Benefits You Can’t Beat A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Account (full-time only)529 Savings PlanTuition Support Program (full-time only)Referral bonus program Wellness Benefits Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.Sick Time / Paid Time OffFree or discounted lab work for employee petsPet discounts on services and productsPet food discount program Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus ProgramProfessional development opportunitiesState veterinary technician license reimbursementVTNE exam fee reimbursementContinuing education allowanceUniform allowanceAccess to Vetcor TechLife, a community of veterinary technicians company-wide Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee discount program Join Our Team! For more than 80 years, Eastown Animal Hospital has been trusted to care for pets and families throughout the Des Moines area. We’re proud of that history—and excited about the future we’re continuing to build with our team. If you’re a Registered Veterinary Technician who wants to provide exceptional patient care alongside a dedicated, compassionate team, apply today. We’d love to meet you! Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Eastown Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our workplace by bringing different perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture where employees can be their authentic selves, feel a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.