Veterinary Technician II Jr. Surgery

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Are you an experienced veterinary technician who thrives in a teaching hospital environment and enjoys mentoring future veterinarians The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is seeking a Veterinary Technician II to support clinical instruction technical procedures and shelter medicine services. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified clinicians and contribute to hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art facility.

What Youll Do:

• Educate and support veterinary students (VM1VM4) in teaching laboratories assisting with animal evaluation and case management.
• Deliver technical assistance and patient care including sedation monitoring and wellness care for shelter animals.
• Demonstrate clinical and laboratory skills such as anesthesia dentistry urinalysis bloodwork and parasitology.
• Collaborate with faculty technical staff and shelter partners to manage labs develop curriculum and ensure quality care.
• Maintain equipment inventory and accurate patient records in a clean and organized clinical setting.

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• This is a full-time on-site position located in Ames Iowa.
• Hours: Monday Friday 8:00AM 5:00PM - While the position does not require weekend work or an on-call schedule hours may vary slightly depending on operational needs and occasional early arrivals or later departures may be necessary.
• Fear Free certification is preferred due to the emphasis on low-stress animal handling.
• Location: Patterson Hall

This position will remain open until filled. However to ensure full consideration please submit your application by November 7 2025.

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Veterinarian provides advanced care for ill and injured animal patients or animals used in a research or hospital setting. Instructs and demonstrates veterinary care animal husbandry and technical skills to students and Veterinary Technician I. Provides assistance to fourth-year veterinary students Veterinarians and investigative staff in their treatment of animals teaching or research functions. May exercise some control over the continual work product of others within assigned service. Position operates independently in performing the full scope of advanced care. Provides mentorship and guidance to Veterinary Technician I. Guidance and mentorship can be provided by Veterinary Technician III.

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 I-III and postoperative care.

Responsible for providing advanced nursing care on ASA I-III 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 I-III patients; maintains anesthetic and mechanical monitoring equipment.

Maintains orderly and sanitary work areas for clinical teaching and research 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 x-rays assist with MRI or other related imaging equipment for patient diagnostics

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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 & post-surgical 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 multi-task 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.

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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

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.

Why Choose ISU

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life 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 long-term 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.

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