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Equine Veterinary Technician
Midwest Equine Surgery & Sports Medicine
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Posted: 23-Jun-25
Location: Boone, Iowa
Type: Full Time
Salary: $18-26/hr
Categories:
Private Practice
Occupation:
Vet Tech / Nurse / Assistant
Species:
Equine
Veterinary Specialty:
Surgery
Salary Details:
Benefits:
Flexible work schedule
No nights
Limited weekends
Vacation
Continuing Education
Clothing Allowance
Health Insurance and Retirement options available for qualifying employees
Preferred Education:
High School
We are a growing equine surgery and sports medicine practice adding on to our team. Currently, we are seeking a veterinary technician.
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 seek 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 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
About Midwest Equine Surgery & Sports Medicine
Midwest Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine is an equine only, single doctor private practice in central Iowa.
We are a new, rapidly growing hospital with the DVM being both a DACVS and DACVSMR.
Our predominant cases are sports medicine appointments and orthopedic surgery.
Currently, we are seeking a veterinary technician or assistant for a full-time position.
Having experience in or being able to learn equine general anesthesia is a must.
https://cvmjobs.westernu.edu/jobs/21440906/equine-veterinary-technician
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