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Posted: 06-Nov-24
Location: Boone, Iowa
Type: Full Time
Salary: $18-26/hr
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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