Veterinary Technician I
Veterinary Technician I
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Position Title:
Veterinary Technician IJob Group:
MeritRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Associate or Bachelors degree in a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and Registered licensed or certified as a veterinary technician within one year of the start date.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with restraining animals.Experience working in veterinary setting.
Prior experience with large or small animals
Job Description:
Are you ready to advance your career as a Veterinary Technician working at the forefront of veterinary medicine education and research
At Iowa State Universitys Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) youll collaborate with a team of experts in diagnosis treatment and education while making a meaningful impact on the future of veterinary medicine.
Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Veterinarian provides advanced care for ill and injured animal patients or animals used in a clinical or hospital setting.
Why Join Us
HandsOn Training:Develop your skills to their fullest potential with onthejob training tailored to all experience levels. Gain opportunities to pursue specialty licenses while advancing your expertise. Experience includes instructing and demonstrating veterinary care animal husbandry and technical skills to students.
Collaborative Impact:Work alongside expert veterinary clinicians helping to contribute and assist 4thyear veterinary students and participating in stateoftheart care for animal patients.
Comprehensive Services:Be part of a hospital that provides specialized medical and surgical care for companion and large animals serving Iowa and surrounding states.
CURRENT OPENINGS:
Anesthesia
Large Animal
Check out the links to learn more about our hospital:
LLoyd Veterinary Medical Center: Animal Hospital: Animal Hospital: must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists with basic nursing care on American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification level I and II patients which are considered healthy or with mild systemic disease. Nursing care to include but not limited to: monitoring body functions (temperature respiration heartbeat amount and frequency of food consumptions defecation urination etc. and noting abnormalities; placing and maintaining intravenous catheters; administering fluids and medications orally parenterally and enterally; and performing other basic treatments.
Collects and processes samples for research diagnostic and clinical purposes.
Assists with basic preparatory procedures on various animal species and assists staff members in surgical medical or laboratory procedure preparation including instrument and supply set up.
Administers anesthesia and monitors patient response through the recovery period for ASA III patients.
Maintains orderly and sanitary work areas for clinical teaching and research facilities.
Stocks and organizes patient exam rooms treatment areas holding areas and operating rooms.
May assist with entering hospital costs and medical records into the computer to create accurate records for billing accounts.
Assists with set up inventory maintenance security and repairs for equipment and instruments used in surgical procedures emergencies and/or lab sessions.
Utilizes ultrasound machines and xrays assist with MRI or other related imaging equipment for patient diagnostics.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of animal health and welfare animal isolation sample collection medical treatment nursing and monitoring pre & postsurgical requirements including room and supply preparation.
Knowledge of pharmacology dosage calculations and usage.
Knowledge of animal husbandry animal feeding watering grooming handling safe transporting and environmental requirements.
Knowledge of record maintenance collecting and recording data.
Knowledge of trimming clipping or grooming animals.
Knowledge of teaching and/or demonstration of safe animal handling.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (Animal Welfare Act Public Health Service etc..
Ability to handle restrain move load and unload animals.
Ability to administer medication topical injectable oral and rectal.
Ability to check and interpret vital signs.
Ability to lift carry push or pull up to 70 pounds.
Ability to instruct and demonstrate veterinary techniques in handling grooming and nursing animals.
Ability to interact in a professional capacity.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to prioritize daily tasks.
Ability to work in high stress environments.
Knowledge of computers computerized medical record systems and word processing software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
7601aApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1 Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2 Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date:
February 6 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R16402
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
