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Medcor Inc

Registered Nurse - (Part Time)

Waterloo, IA · On-site

Have strong computer and other technology skills (navigate cell phones, texting, fax machines, etc ... EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will ...

Maplewood Veterinary Center

Veterinarian

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Maplewood Veterinary Center is seeking a part-time or full-time Veterinarian to join our growing ... A 2:1 tech-to-doctor ratio, including 3 RVT's, ensuring you have the resources and respect needed ...

Veterinary Practice Partners

Veterinarian

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Maplewood Veterinary Center is seeking a part-time or full-time Veterinarian to join our growing ... A 2:1 tech-to-doctor ratio, including 3 RVT's, ensuring you have the resources and respect needed ...

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How much do part time vet tech jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time vet tech in Iowa is $20.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.73 and $23.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Part Time Vet Tech, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Vet Tech, you need a solid understanding of animal care, basic medical procedures, and typically a veterinary technician certification or associate degree. Familiarity with veterinary practice management software, lab equipment, and diagnostic tools is important. Strong communication, compassion, and attention to detail help you effectively support veterinarians and reassure pet owners. These skills ensure safe, efficient care for animals and positive experiences for clients in a busy clinical environment.

What are part time vet techs?

Part time vet techs are veterinary technicians who work less than a standard full-time schedule, often providing support to veterinarians and assisting with animal care, medical procedures, laboratory tests, and client communications. They perform many of the same duties as full-time vet techs, such as monitoring anesthesia, administering medications, and collecting samples, but work fewer hours per week. Part time positions can offer flexibility for those balancing other commitments, such as school or family, while still allowing them to gain experience in animal healthcare.

What are some common challenges faced by part-time vet techs, and how can they be managed?

Part-time vet techs often face the challenge of staying up-to-date with protocols and patient cases due to working fewer hours. This can make it harder to maintain continuity and keep pace with rapidly changing priorities in a busy clinic. To manage this, effective communication with full-time staff and thorough handovers are essential. Many part-time techs find success by setting aside time to review patient notes before their shifts and proactively engaging with the team to stay informed about ongoing cases.
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Clinic Veterinarian, Vet Tech Program

Clinic Veterinarian, Vet Tech Program

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA • On-site

$51.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Salary: $51.50 Hourly
Location : Fort Dodge, IA
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 202200628
Department: Instruction
Division: Business and Industrial Technology
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description Summary
The Clinic Veterinarian for the Veterinary Technology Program is responsible for supervising veterinary technician students during laboratory and clinical sessions. This position supports student learning, provides clinical oversight, and contributes to the achievement of program goals while ensuring services are delivered in accordance with current legal, ethical, and professional veterinary standards. This position is part-time. 8-12 hours per week.
Examples of Duties
  1. Supervision of the activities of the vet tech students during laboratory or clinical sessions at Iowa Central Vet Tech Program.
  1. Provide comprehensive examinations to the patients of the Iowa Central Community College Vet Tech Program.
  1. Provide animal care, prescriptions, referrals and consultative services as needed to the patients of the Iowa Central Vet Tech.
  1. Contribute to the achievement of the Vet Tech program goals.
  1. Provide additional leadership to the program.
  1. Attend meetings as required by the Program and/or College.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
  1. Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
  1. Act professionally in the clinical setting.
  1. Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgement when making decisions.
  1. Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and general public.
  1. Possess strong human relation skills, being able to work with diverse personalities.
  1. Be a creative, energetic, and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
  1. Possess a basic knowledge of personal computers
  1. Perform duties that are in compliance with current legal and ethical practices of the veterinarian profession.
  1. Demonstrate competencies and clinical skills appropriate to the practice of dentistry
  1. Involve the student in the learning process.

Qualifications
  1. Must have three years of recent veterinarian experience.
  1. Current Veterinarian with Iowa license.

Part-time employees who meet IPERS eligibility requirements will be offered this benefit.

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