<span>Veterinary Technician / Assistant</span>

$31,200 - $37,440/Yr

Carevet - Independence, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Independence, IA

About the position

The Veterinary Technician / Assistant position at Independence Veterinary Clinic focuses on providing comprehensive care to animals while supporting the veterinary team. The role emphasizes a whole-person approach, ensuring that team members receive competitive compensation, mental health support, and opportunities for continuous education and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.
• Administering medications to patients as needed.
• Placing catheters and performing blood draws.
• Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Veterinary Technicians in Iowa are preferred, but not necessarily required.

Nice-to-haves

• Willingness to learn and be trained in veterinary practices.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!
• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• Pet care discount
• And more!