Who we are:

Ames Pet Hospital is a three-doctor, small animal hospital looking for an experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team. We foster a culture of teamwork and a healthy work environment. So if you are looking for a vibrant group of dedicated professionals, we want to hear from you!

We continually invest in our team’s professional development so we can provide the best patient care. Our experienced veterinarians will offer mentorship to help you with your career goals. Our ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and is ready to demonstrate:

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Competency in emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
• Diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in-house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff. 
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions.

Scheduling:

• No evenings
• No on-call shifts
• Rotating Saturday schedule 
• Full-time, 32-38 hours/week

At Ames Pet Hospital, the health and well-being of our employees is highly important. We offer flexible working conditions and encourage a well-rounded work/life balance. Plus, we have put together some pretty great benefits, including:

Financial Benefits: 

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program 

Wellness Benefits: 

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program 

Workplace Benefits: 

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities 
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance 
• Ability to join our Vetcor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.) 

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing the difference we can make together!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of Ames Pet Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.