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Mason City, IA · On-site

$316K/yr

EOE F/M/vet/disabled For more information or to submit your CV please contact: Dakota VanHauen ... lab, electronic medical records, PACS and a full-service medical library. MercyOne North Iowa ...

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What are some common challenges Vet Lab Techs face when working with animal samples, and how can they be managed?

Vet Lab Techs often encounter challenges such as handling stressed or aggressive animals during sample collection, ensuring samples are not contaminated, and managing a high volume of tests quickly and accurately. To manage these challenges, it's essential to follow strict safety protocols, use proper restraint techniques, and maintain organized workflows. Additionally, clear communication with veterinarians and other team members helps ensure accurate test results and a supportive work environment.

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

To thrive as a Vet Lab Tech, you need a solid background in animal science, laboratory procedures, and specimen handling, typically supported by an associate degree in veterinary technology and relevant certification. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), diagnostic equipment, and safety protocols is essential. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication help you excel in processing samples and conveying results. These skills ensure accurate diagnostics, support veterinary teams, and contribute to quality animal care.

What are Vet Lab Techs?

Vet Lab Techs, or Veterinary Laboratory Technicians, are professionals who assist veterinarians by conducting laboratory tests on animal samples such as blood, urine, and tissue. Their work helps diagnose diseases, monitor animal health, and ensure accurate test results. Vet Lab Techs operate specialized equipment, maintain laboratory records, and ensure proper handling of specimens. They play an essential role in veterinary clinics, research facilities, and animal hospitals.

What is the difference between Vet Lab Tech vs Vet Assistant?

AspectVet Lab TechVet Assistant
CredentialsAssociate degree or certification in veterinary technologyHigh school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting, performing diagnostic testsClinic or hospital, assisting with patient care and basic tasks
Job ResponsibilitiesPerforming lab tests, analyzing samples, recording resultsFeeding animals, restraining pets, cleaning, assisting veterinarians

The Vet Lab Tech specializes in laboratory diagnostics and testing, requiring specific technical training. In contrast, the Vet Assistant provides general support in clinical settings, focusing on animal care and basic tasks. Both roles are essential in veterinary practices but differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

Infographic showing various Vet Lab Tech job openings in Iowa as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.
Emergency Medicine Nocturnist- $260/hour + & $100,000 bonus package

Emergency Medicine Nocturnist- $260/hour + & $100,000 bonus package

Trinity Health

Mason City, IA • On-site

$251/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago


Trinity Health rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 353 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

604th of 886 rated healthcare providers


Job description

MercyOne North Iowa- Emergency Medicine
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Level III Trauma Center
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35,000 visits/year
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Full-service hospital with a 24/7 Hospitalist program, air medical and ambulance services, CT/MRI in the department, bed-side ultrasound, and point-of-use supplies in every room
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42 hours of physician coverage/day
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Tertiary center with 300+ physicians & specialist support to keep patients in house- Trauma surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, GI, ENT, Pediatric Hospitalists, OBGYN, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Neurology, Infectious Disease, Ortho Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, etc.
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Only transfers out
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Practice at one site!
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Teaching opportunity- residents, med-students, PA/ARNP students
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Visit this link to learn more about our opportunity! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OHP7W5rf9o&list=PLKYBxo8iFcPbsKP10-WO5RoVH4gZwxWHX&index=3&t=14s
Employed Benefits & Competitive Compensation
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HOSPITAL EMPLOYED POSITION!
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This means- employment benefits- benefit value over $65,000!
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Base salary:
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$471,265/year ($251/hour)- Day Shift
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$490,116/year ($261.81/hr)- Night shift
* Extra shift bonus pay- $276.92/hr (day); $301.09/hr (night)
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$100,000 recruitment bonus
* Up to $15,000 moving allowance
* 1620 hours/year for Full-Time
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Annual CME allowance of $6,000
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Employer paid liability insurance and tail coverage
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Benefits start day 1 of employment: Health, dental, vision, life, short term/long term disability coverage
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403 (b) retirement program with employer contribution and employer matching; optional and additional 457 (b) deferred compensation plan
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
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Regional health system covering 14 counties, includes MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, 7 critical access hospitals, and 42 clinics in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota
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Visit this link to learn more about our medical center: https://www.mercyone.org/northiowa/about-us/
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Network service area - approximately 260,000
Qualifications
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BC/BE Must be board certified within 3 years of becoming eligible
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Must complete an ER Residency Program or ER Fellowship
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H1B & J1 candidates encouraged to apply
* Graduate of a medical/osteopathic medical school is required
* Licensed or eligible for State of Iowa physician license; Iowa Controlled Substance Certificate and Federal DEA Certificate.
* All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Mason City, Iowa
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Population ~30,000
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Largest urban center in north Iowa
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2 hours from Minneapolis and Des Moines
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Excellent schools- both public and parochial; top 15% in the US in academic student achievement tests
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NIACC community college
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A community rich in history, music, and architecture- known for the Music Man and the last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright hotel in the world
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Community amenities: Lime Creek Nature Center, indoor ice arena, fine arts museum, performing arts theater, regional orchestra, aquatic center, YMCA fitness center, library, 18-hole golf course, bike trails, and an abundance of outdoor recreation
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Cost of living 24% lower than the national average
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Safe- family friendly community
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5-10-minute commute to clinic from anywhere in Mason City
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Municipal airport offering daily direct flights to/from Chicago
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8 miles from beautiful Clear Lake- a resort lake community with an abundance of outdoor activity- fishing, boating, skiing, and spending summers at one of our award-winning beaches! You'll never be bored with the year-around events and activities in this adorable Hallmark community!
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Visit this link to learn more about our community: https://thisisnorthiowa.com
Practice where your skills are appreciated, where physicians are highly respected members of the community, where you and yours will flourish as you become rooted in a lifestyle second to none.
EOE F/M/vet/disabled
For more information or to send CV contact
Morgan Staley, Senior Provider Recruiter
Morgan.Staley@mercyhealth.com
Phone: (641) 428-6631
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342-bed regional referral teaching hospital, named Top 100 Hospital nationally for achieving excellence in clinical outcomes, growth and fiscal management for several years. We are a faith-based, not-for-profit community healthcare system offering comprehensive healthcare services for people throughout northern Iowa and southern Minnesota.
Our 300+ physician medical staff offers nearly all medical and surgical subspecialties, from general medical care to open-heart surgery. This is a full-service Hospital with a 24/7 Hospitalist program. We are a Level III trauma center and offer post-graduate education programs on site, including a four-year Cardiology Fellowship, Family Medicine Residency Program, and Internal Medicine Residency Program. Our outpatient clinic practice setting is enhanced by close access to inpatients, on site medical imaging, a wide range of specialists for consultation, a sleep lab, electronic medical records, PACS and a full-service medical library. MercyOne North Iowa combines the family atmosphere of a hometown healthcare center with the technology, services and resources of a major modern medical center.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services.
Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.
At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at www.trinity-health.org.

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Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 537 -bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. Trinity Health has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Livonia, MI, US