What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant position at Rush Animal Care Clinic?
Small animal clinic in Johnston, Iowa seeking for full-time veterinary technician or veterinary assistant. Will train new or recent graduate of an accredited veterinary technician program. Our team does multi-task so candidate must have the ability to assess situations and work independently, and be a critical thinker. Candidate must have a desire to learn, and have a attentiveness to detail. Customer service is an absolute must for our practice. Due to the technical nature of this job, veterinary technicians must have graduated from an accredited program. We will consider an applicant who graduated spring 2026. We will also consider an applicant who has at least 3-6 months experience working as an assistant in a veterinary clinic--this individual must have consistently performed successfully at least 25% of these tasks to apply for the veterinary assistant position.
Technician duties (list not fully inclusive):
Blood draws and urine collection
Administer SQ fluids
Nail trims, ear cleaning, anal gland expression
Surgical preparation and monitoring
Perform in-house laboratory tests (CBC, chemistries, UA, TT4, cPL, Snap tests, cytology)
Take client histories, and participate in client education
Assist in radiography
Understand low-stress handling
We have Fear-Free certified staff. to help you understand how best to work with patients. Our training program is stepped to enhance success! You have skills--ready to use them? We are not open on Wednesdays, so you will always have that day off.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20