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Registered Veterinary Technician

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Registered Veterinary Technician Full-Time
Huxley, Iowa Serving Central Iowa and Beyond

Are you passionate about horses and ready to take your veterinary technician career to the next level? Join Iowa Equine, a growing equine-focused practice dedicated to excellence in care and teamwork. We’re looking for a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment and is committed to delivering high-quality care.


About Us

Since 2013, Iowa Equine has been a trusted provider of equine veterinary services in Central Iowa. We specialize in sports medicine, advanced dentistry, reproduction, emergency care, and general wellness all delivered with a hands-on, team-first approach. Our clients love their horses, and we love helping them live their healthiest lives.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Safely and effectively handling a variety of horses in all circumstances.

  • Serving all customers with a positive, professional, respectful, and courteous attitude with honesty and integrity.

  • Collaborate with veterinarians to ensure appointment efficiency

  • Performing physical exams and assessing vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, mucous membrane color, capillary refill time).

  • Administering anesthesia and monitoring patient response through the recovery period.

  • Utilizing ultrasound machines and digital radiography, or other related imaging equipment for patient diagnostics in regards to soundness evaluations.

  • Performing regional nerve blocks, joint injections, and epidurals under veterinary supervision

  • Performing and documenting oral exams using a speculum, dental mirror, and probe.

  • Charting occlusal abnormalities, sharp points, wave mouth, hooks and other pathology

  • Assisting with floating procedures for correcting dental imbalances

  • Taking dental radiographs for evaluating tooth root abscesses, fractures, and sinus infections

  • Placing and maintaining IV catheters for fluid therapy and medication administration

  • Assisting in upper airway endoscopy and gastroscopy procedures

  • Calculating medication dosages and administering prescribed oral, IM, and IV medications, including pain meds and sedatives.

  • Preparing patients for procedures by clipping, trimming, scrubbing, sterile prep, etc.

  • Taking ownership for care for in-clinic patients who require medications/monitoring


Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a veterinary technician, preferably in equine or large animal medicine

  • Completion of an accredited training program or equivalent combination of equine experience and training

  • Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification in Iowa, maintained in good standing

  • Strong horse handling skills are required

  • Confident in basic lab work, radiology, and patient care

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods

  • Valid driver’s license


Schedule

  • Full-time: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

  • Occasional On-call and weekend shifts are rotated fairly among the team

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive wage based on experience

  • Paid time off + paid holidays

  • SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

  • Continuing education reimbursement

  • Uniform allowance

  • Employee discounts

  • Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a modern facility

  • Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on growth and mentorship


Why Iowa Equine?

  • You'll work with a tight-knit, fun, and professional team

  • We provide high-quality medicine with a heart

  • You’ll gain hands-on experience in advanced equine procedures

  • Our patients are top-notch, and our clients truly value the care we provide

  • Located in Central Iowa, just minutes from Ames and Des Moines


Ready to Apply?

If you’re a skilled and passionate technician who wants to make a difference in the lives of horses and their owners, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and grow your career at Iowa Equinewhere horses come first, and so do our people.


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