Veterinary Technician II
Veterinary Technician II
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Position Title:
Veterinary Technician IIJob Group:
MeritRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Registered licensed or certified as a veterinary technician and either Associates degree in a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and three years of experience with the care and treatment of animals in a veterinary teaching hospital specialty and referral practice laboratory animal medicine or research enterprise or Bachelors degree in a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and two years of experience with the care and treatment of animals in a veterinary teaching hospital specialty and referral practice laboratory animal medicine or research enterprise.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with catheter placement.Experience with phlebotomy.
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 and Veterinary Technician I.
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. Provides mentorship and guidance to Veterinary Technician I
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.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Assists with the instruction and evaluation of veterinary and veterinary technology students and Veterinary Technician level I. In a clinical or classroom setting provides demonstrations of advanced skill level in areas such as proper medical record keeping animal restraint phlebotomy intravenous and urinary catheterization fluid therapy aseptic technique anesthetic monitoring of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system level IIII and postoperative care.
Responsible for providing advanced nursing care on ASA IIII patients which are considered to be healthy have mild or severe systemic disease that is a consistent threat to life. Nursing care to include but not limited to: placing and maintaining intravenous urinary and arterial catheters central lines nasogastric tubes and nasal oxygen; administering fluids and medications orally parenterally and enterally; utilizing blood products; performing arterial sampling tracheostomy care and other advanced treatments.
Collects analyzes and processes samples for research diagnostic and clinical purposes. Monitors the patients condition and effectiveness of medications.
Performs advanced preparatory procedures on various animal species and assists staff members in surgical medical and laboratory procedure preparation (such as phacoemulsification endoscopy blood cultures pericardiocentesis and arthrocentesis etc. including instrument and supply set up.
Administers anesthesia and monitors patient response through the recovery period for ASA IIII patients; maintains anesthetic and mechanical monitoring equipment.
Maintains orderly and sanitary work areas for clinical and hospital facilities.
Monitors effectiveness of autoclaves.
Stocks and organizes patient exam rooms treatment areas holding areas and operating rooms.
May determine and enters hospital charges and medical records into the computer to create accurate records for billing accounts and evaluate charges to ensure hospital costs are accurately captured.
Responsible for set up inventory maintenance security and repairs for equipment and instruments used in surgical procedures emergencies and/or lab sessions. Monitors the effectiveness of environmental sanitation programs. Monitors and reports aberrations in environmental systems as they relate to animal and public health.
Assists in drafting and evaluation of reports of institutional programs (i.e. postoperative care anesthesia monitoring facility maintenance etc..
Utilizes ultrasound machines and xrays assist with MRI or other related imaging equipment for patient diagnostics
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to perform advanced technical skills reflective of department.
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 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:
7602aApplication 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 programOriginal Posting Date:
April 9 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R16806
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
