Prairie View Animal Hospital is proud to be a locally-owned small animal hospital in Grimes, Iowa. We are seeking candidates to fill a veterinary technician position to add to our team. A minimum of 1 year experience working as a veterinary technician or assistant is required. Our practice embraces Fear-Free techniques. We utilize our technicians to their fullest extent, providing a rewarding and fun environment with opportunities to develop new skills and interests. Our practice is equipped with a therapy laser, surgical laser, dental radiography, ultrasound, rigid endoscope, and in-house laboratory machines, allowing us to treat and work with a variety of cases and species.
Duties include:
- Patient care
- Client communication and education
- Facilitation of out-patient and in-patient appointments
- Performing lab work and other diagnostics
- Anesthesia induction and monitoring
- Surgical preparation of patients
- Performing dental radiographs and cleanings, including charting and probing
- Working with veterinary assistants to ensure timely and accurate filling of prescriptions
- Maintaining detailed medical records
What we offer:
- Starting wage $17-20+/hr depending on experience
- 4 day work week withno weekends required
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-paid portion of health insurance
- Fully paid dental and vision insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off (including birthdays)
- Major holidays off
- Retirement match
- Uniform allowance
- Continuing education to help develop your professional interests
A successful candidate will possess the following traits:
- Self-motivated
- Compassionate
- Works well under stress
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Does not engage in drama or gossip
- Works well with teammates
- Productive
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Friendly
Please include a cover-letter with your application. Thank you for your interest! We look forward to meeting you!
