Veterinary Technician **Dubuque Regional Humane Society** 1 Positions ID: 61618 Posted On 02/11/2025 **Job Overview** **Reports to:** Veterinarian **Hours:** Full-time, including rotating weekends/holidays **Status:** Non-Exempt **Salary Range:** $18/hr - $29/hr (variable with experience, certifications, & licensure) **Additional Hiring Compensation** : With long-term working commitment to the Dubuque Regional Humane Society, we can offer competitive financial assistance for relocation expenses and partial reimbursement for the cost of your first attempt at the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). **Summary:** The Veterinary Technician performs technical and routine animal care, which includes preparing for surgeries, giving injectable, oral, and topical medications, and cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures. The Veterinary Technician is responsible for performing diagnostics and treatments, surgical preparation, pre- and post-operation monitoring, foster support, rabies certificates, and general cleaning of the Hafeman Animal Care Center (Vet Clinic). **Essential Responsibilities:** + Examine, vaccinate, and administer preventive care upon intake. + Administer medications, conduct exams, and provide first aid. + Maintain medical records and document physical exams (paper & electronic). + Perform humane euthanasia per protocol. + Assist in medical and surgical procedures, including restraint, anesthesia, surgical support, nail trims, microchips, clipping, intubation, surgical prep, & anesthesia monitering. + Conduct diagnostic testing (fecals, SNAP tests, urinalysis, & cytology). + Ensure proper cleaning, sterilization, and storage of medical equipment, surgical packs, and general cleaning of Vet Center. **Additional Duties:** + Provide compassionate service to customers, visitors, & volunteers. + Answer inquiries about DRHS policies and procedures. + Answering phone calls, performing general office duties, data entry into PetPoint, filing, copying, faxing, managing and maintaining clinic supplies. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Qualifications:** + Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology and credentialed in Iowa. + Knowledge of animal healthcare, vaccinations, euthanasia, and handling/restraint. + Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods. + Excellent communication and teamwork skills. **Work Environment:** The Veterinary Technician will encounter regular exposure to animal odors, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches, animal waste, and high noise levels. Primary Contact 1705074803262 Mariah Wallace Bookkeeper & HR Administrator, Phone Phone Phone Fax hr@dbqhumane.org Email False False False **Job Details** Categories Animal Care Location Dubuque, IA Shift First Shift Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $18.00-$29.00 Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays **Qualifications** Education Associates Company ID 42553 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250211 End Date 20250411 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Part-time Virtual Reality Certified Flight Instruc University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant for Golf University of Dubuque Foundation Engineer (Civil) Sedona Staffing Services Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Sunnycrest Manor Full-time Faculty in Cybersecurity University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant for Women's Wrestling University of Dubuque Adjunct Instructors in Computer Studies University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant for Cheerleading University of Dubuque Structural Engineer (Civil) Sedona Staffing Services Environmental Service Worker Sunnycrest Manor Aviation Maintenance Technician University of Dubuque Acute Care RN - Medical Surgical Peds Registered N MercyOne Graduate Assistant for Women's Volleyball University of Dubuque Part-time Adjunct Faculty for the LIFE Program - C University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant for Men's Lacrosse University of Dubuque Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Sunnycrest Manor Adjunct Faculty University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant for Men's Wrestling University of Dubuque Custodians University of Dubuque Payroll Specialist University of Dubuque **Share this Job** Dubuque Regional Humane Society **About the Company** The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is committed to building bonds between people and animals through adoptions, community outreach, humane education and cruelty prevention. Operating as a 501(c)3 non-profit, open admission, no-kill shelter, the DRHS provides critical medical and behavioral interventions, and compassionate care for more than 2,800 animals annually that are lost, abandoned, rehomed by guardians or rescued from neglect. Our mission: the DRHS protects and promotes the well-being of all animals by fostering respect for their inherent dignity. Our vision: The DRHS envisions a community where every pet has a permanent and loving home, companion animals are spayed or neutered and all animals are treated with respect and compassion.