Veterinary Technician

Altoona Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time credentialed veterinary technician to join our team. As a respected and integral part of our clinic, you will have the opportunity to utilize your skills and licensure to the fullest extent.

We are a progressive and growing clinic located at 3070 8th St. SW, Altoona, Iowa 50009, United States. Our hospital hours are as follows:

• Monday-Wednesday: 7:30am - 8:00pm
• Thursday & Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm
• Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
• Sunday: Closed

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $25-26, as well as a range of benefits, including:

• Base 80 hours PTO for all CVTs
• Customized learning and development opportunities
• 24 additional hours of CE PTO
• $500 to help you attend your favorite conferences
• FSA and HSA options available
• 401K starting on day 1 with a 4% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Additional insurances available, including life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, and accidental insurance
• Discounts for your pets
• Annual scrub allowance
• Health advocate - employee assistance program

The following duties and responsibilities are generally reflective of this job, but are not intended to be all-inclusive:

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP
• Provide guidance to support staff to ensure a smooth shift
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM
• Maintain excellent client communication
• Record all pertinent medical, client, and case-related information in the patient record accurately
• Review medical records, estimates, or discharge instructions with clients
• Answer client inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures

The following qualifications are required for this position:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• State Department of Regulation Licensing required
• 1+ years of veterinary industry experience required

The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb, as well as manipulate up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker. The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time. The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in the hospital environment. The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high. The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances. The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse, and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity, and the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.