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Veterinary Technician
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Veterinary Technician
Dubuque Regional Humane Society
1 Positions
ID: 83985
Posted On 11/06/2025
Refreshed On 12/07/2025
Job Overview
**Reports to:** Veterinarian
**Hours:** Part-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' 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,
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Job Details
Categories
Animal Care
Location
Dubuque, IA
Shift
First Shift
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Part Time
Pay/Salary
18-19.50
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Qualifications
Education
Associates
Company ID
42553
Job REQ #
\# Positions
1
Start Date
20251106
End Date
20260106
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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.
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