Registered Veterinary Technician; RVT

A Place Where Great Medicine and Great People Come Together
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
$20–24/hour DOE + Benefits | 4-Day Work Week | Surgery Dentistry Technician Appointments
Dickinson County Animal Clinic | Spirit Lake, Iowa

You became a Registered Veterinary Technician to make a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. At Dickinson County Animal Clinic, we trust our RVTs to play an important role in patient care and support them as they continue to grow throughout their careers.

Our Mission:
Providing the best medicine with compassion, creating meaningful relationships that last a lifetime.

Our days can be busy, but we believe great patient care comes from a team that supports each other. We hold ourselves to high standards because that’s what our patients deserve, while also making time to celebrate successes and enjoy the work we do.

Our clients know us by name, and we know their pets by name. Building those long-term relationships with our community is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

We believe learning never stops. Our RVTs have the opportunity to be involved in:

• Routine and emergency surgical procedures
• Dental procedures and dental radiography
• Advanced diagnostics, including in-house laboratory testing and our growing ultrasound services
• Fear Free handling practices and certification opportunities

Learning is part of our culture. We hold monthly all-clinic meetings to share ideas, learn together, and have some fun, and we regularly meet one-on-one with team members to support their personal and professional growth.

As an RVT here, you’ll be an active part of patient care every day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Rotating surgery days, including anesthesia monitoring
• Dental procedures and dental radiography
• Performing technician appointments independently
• Providing client education and discharge instructions
• Running laboratory diagnostics
• Filling prescriptions and providing pharmacy support
• Assisting with urgent and emergency cases as needed
• Collaborating with doctors and teammates to provide excellent patient care

We welcome applications from experienced RVTs as well as motivated new graduates who are eager to learn and grow.

The right candidate will:

• Hold (or be eligible for) Registered Veterinary Technician licensure
• Take pride in providing excellent patient care
• Enjoy putting their RVT training into practice
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with a team
• Be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Value continued education and professional growth
• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to contribute to a supportive team culture

• $20–24/hour, depending on experience, credentials, and skills
• Four-day work week
• Rotating Saturdays
• Paid holidays
• PTO that accrues with tenure
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Continuing education support with no predetermined annual cap (approval-based)
• $300 annual uniform allowance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Fear Free certification support
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

We’re looking for an RVT who wants to be part of a team that cares about great medicine, supports one another, and is always looking for ways to improve.