Job Description

We are an equine surgery and sports medicine practice adding on to our team. Currently, we are seeking a veterinary technician or an assistant for a full-time position.

Job Duties:

• Assisting with surgical procedures
• Administering and monitoring anesthesia and assisting during the recovery period
• Properly cleaning and providing as needed maintenance to equipment such as the autoclave, ventilator, endoscopes, surgical instruments, dental float, etc.
• Restraining patients for exams, treatments, and procedures
• Intravenous catheter placement
• Dosage calculation
• Detailed and accurate record keeping including patient treatment records, anesthesia records, and controlled substance logs
• Patient care including administering treatments, bandage changes, and husbandry
• Maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of stock throughout all areas of the hospital
• Collection, packaging, and shipment of specimens to outside labs
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures such as radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy

Preference will be given to those with a willingness to learn, positive attitude, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and who seeks career growth.

• High School Diploma with 1-3 years on the job experience in a veterinary setting
  OR
• Graduated from an AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technician Program (Preferred)
  AND
  Are a Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of Iowa (Preferred)
  OR
  Have taken and passed the VTNE and are eligible to become an RVT in Iowa (Preferred)

• Experience:
  Equine Handling - 1 year minimum, 3 years preferred

• Able to jog horses in hand for flexion tests
• Able to lift 50 pounds

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