Credentialed Veterinary Technician at Cat Clinic of Iowa

Credentialed Veterinary Technician at Cat Clinic of Iowa City

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Practice Established in 2002, the Cat Clinic of Iowa City remains Iowa City’s sole feline-exclusive full‑service veterinary clinic. This modern facility with a staff of experienced feline health professionals provides a veterinary haven to all cats, both the healthy and the healing. Our warm and quiet atmosphere inspires positive behavior in their cats.

More About The Role The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.

Hours Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.;
Saturday:
Closed.

Pay Range $17 – $23 per hour.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion:
  Remaining professional while making teammates, clients, and patients comfortable, responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining high patient care standards.
• Collaboration & Teamwork:
  Coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members, providing and incorporating timely feedback.
• Communicating:
  Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening:
  Following veterinarian and client instructions, anticipating needs based on prior experience.
• Organization
  
  Skills:
  
  Tracing lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job‑related items while managing multiple patients.
• Client Satisfaction:
  Ensuring all interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks.
• Assist in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, weights, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in‑hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment and lab areas clean; restock supplies; assist in maintaining public areas and medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians, staff, and clients regarding patient plans and concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in the state of desired employment.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds independently; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth k, and matching).
• Bonus incentive.
• Career and professional development.
• State licensing fee reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Program.

Benefits may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.